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Table of Contents
About Us 4
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Our Infrastructure 8
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Our Programmes 9
Faculty of Business & Accounting 12
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Faculty of Engineering And Technology 26
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Faculty of Health and Education 40
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Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism 44
General Admissions Information 49
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Blended and Distance Learning Campus 51
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International Students 52
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Employability and Our Graduates 54
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Botho Testing Centre 56
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Quality & Accolades 57
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www.bothouniversity.ac.bw
BOS ISO 9001:2008 Certied Organisation
Maun Campus
P.O. Box 20157
Opp. Maun Technical College,
Boseja,
Maun
Tel: +267 686 5404
Fax: +267 686 5035
Francistown Campus
P/Bag F451
Barclays Plaza,
Blue Jacket Street,
Francistown
Tel: +267 244 0686
Fax: +267 244 0685
Gaborone Campus
P.O. Box 501564
Botho Education Park,
Gaborone
Tel: +267 391 9999
+267 391 9666
Fax: +267 318 7858
Quality is critical for all higher education institutions. ISO 9001:2008 is an international Quality Management System
standard that effectively improves products and service quality around the world in various sectors including
higher education. Within the Botho University context, ISO 9001:2008 certication has meant promotion of quality
awareness and quality assurance. Having undergone a rigorous screening of their processes and systems over the
past 1 ½ years, Botho University received this prestigious certicate for its Quality Management System from the
Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). The BOS ISO 9001:2008 certication for Botho University has promoted high
quality education for the students, instilled self condence, passion and commitment, resulting in the attainment
of the best results academically and in the world of work.
BOS ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation.
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The 17 June 2013 marked a day in history when Botho University was awarded the BOS ISO 9001:2008 certication by the acting Managing Director
of Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), Mr Keeper Morgan. The ISO 9001:2008 certication is considered “hard to obtain and difcult to maintain”
by some of its recipients. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Council and Botswana Training Authority were present
to witness this achievement. The certication was preceded by the launch of the educational institution transforming to a full edged university.
These two milestones in the same year are testament to Botho University’s guarantee of excellence, leadership and innovation.
Mrs Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor & Managing
Director, Botho University and Mr. Osborn Mbaiwa
of Quali Quest together celebrate BOS ISO 9001:
2008 Certicate awarded to Botho University. They
display the certicate for public viewing.
Botho University Board Members, Executive Man-
agement, Managers, and BOBS Acting Director Mr.
Keeper Morgan display the BOBS iSO 9001: 2008
Flag that Botho is now authorised to y high in all
its existing campuses.
BOBS acting Director Mr. Keeper Morgan congratu-
lating Botho University for successfully achieving
the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certication. He encour-
aged Botho to work hard in order to keep the cer-
tication.
Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor and Man-
aging Director of Botho University receives the BOS
ISO 9001: 2008 certicate from BOBS Acting Direc-
tor, Mr. Keeper Morgan.
Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram and Mrs Kate Sennye, Botho
University Board Member and Advisory Council
Member enjoy a moment of victory together and
display the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certicate for the
public to see.
Mrs. Kate Sennye gives a hearty vote of thanks to
all those who had made the BOS ISO certication
and the ocial launch possible.
Botho University - Quality is our core.
A Botho Education is “the” dif-
A Botho Education is “the” dierence.....
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About Us
Botho University was established in 1997 and
has rapidly evolved over the years to become
a leading multidisciplinary high-quality tertiary
education provider. Botho University was one
of the first local tertiary institutions in Botswana
to be accredited by the Human Resources
Development Council (HRDC). All programmes
offered by Botho University are approved by the
Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), the
Council on Higher Education (CHE) in Lesotho
and the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).
Botho University currently offers programmes
through four faculties namely Faculty of
Business & Accounting, Faculty of Engineering
and Technology, Faculty of Health and Education
and Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable
Tourism. From January 2021, the Faculty of
Computing and the Faculty of Engineering and
Applied Sciences were merged to form a new
Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The new
Faculty will chart forward Botho University’s
strategy of building strong, industry-focused
Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics
(STEM) programmes, which are critical to the
development of all our economies.
BU currently offers qualifications from
certificate level to master’s degree level with
plans in place for doctoral programmes. With
over 3500 students and almost 350 staff
members and growing, Botho University is
a dynamic and exciting place to be. (refer
to specific campus prospectus for details or
visit www.bothouniversity.com for the latest
updated information on programmes)
Botho University also offers a diverse range of
programmes for in-service professionals and
organizations. Under the Corporate Training
Department, there are over 200 short-term
professional development programmes,
which can be customized to meet the client’s
requirements.
BU programmes are offered via fully online
Distance Learning Campus and as well as
our physical campuses located in Botswana
(Gaborone), Lesotho (Maseru), Namibia
(Windhoek) and Eswatini (Manzini). Botho
University is one of the only Southern African
institutions to have established international
campuses successfully operating outside
Botswana producing well rounded, globally
employable graduates.
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OUR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
As a modern university, Botho University is
a technology driven institution. This is the
strength which Botho University prides itself
with from inception. The COVID 19 pandemic
in 2020 had helped BU to demonstrate strength
when the team migrated from classroom
teaching and learning with ease, thanks to its
already well established Blended & Distance
Learning infrastructure. Faculty and students
from various campuses were able to adapt
easily when the University fully moved to
“non-contact” teaching. This proved a higher
interaction level in comparison to the classroom
learning environment. During the COVID-19
pandemic, Botho University deployed high- end
technology to ensure that learning and teaching
continues in spite of the restrictions that
posed a threat to many educational institutions
dependent on teaching in physical campuses.
Botho University has invested in a robust
state- of-the art Mobile Learning and e-Learning
infrastructure called Blackboard that has been
the backbone of its online distance learning
programmes. All Botho University students
and staff, including those in conventional
learning, have been using Blackboard Learn
and its Mobile application in a blended mode to
enhance teaching and learning (combination of
classroom and online learning).
Blackboard Learn is the Botho University
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is an
online campus that supports teaching and
learning, allowing students to access their
course materials online. Blackboard App and
Blackboard Instructor App are the mobile
versions of Blackboard which students can
access using their smart phones or tablets.
Blackboard provides access to learning
materials and activities online. It has a plethora
of features and functionality that provides an
unparalleled level of student engagement such
as discussion forums, wikis, blogs and journals
and advanced content management features
that allow for textual, audio, visual and pictorial
content. In addition, Blackboard provides
powerful assessment features that allow
plagiarism checking as well as comprehensive
reporting and analytics that allow for easy
identification of “at-risk” students.
Apart from Blackboard, BU also has an industry
leading anti-plagiarism check tool called
“Turnitin” making its assessment activities
stringent and of international quality.
Blackboard also allows easy and full access to
e-Library facilities. With this, we confirm that
all our students and Lecturers will be able to
access the Both University E-Library, which
leads to the following Databases; Emerald,
Ebscohost, Proquest, Dawsonera, Jstor and
BU Repository, for access of all the E-Books,
E–Journals, theses, dissertations, case studies
and many more resources.
CORPORATE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Botho University has been involved in
providing corporate training services since
1997. Our Corporate Training Department
works with companies and individuals, helping
them to develop crucial competencies and
empowering employees at all levels to become
more competitive. We develop professional
development programmes designed to
measurably improve productivity, performance,
and profitability.
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The CTD curriculum and programme materials
go through a stringent quality process. At the
end of every training, participant’s feedback is
collected to evaluate and measure performance
which help assist in our future service delivery.
Learning online with Botho university allows
clients to take part in discussion on virtual
classrooms guided by the lecturers. This
collaborative approach enables students to
demonstrate an understanding of the subject,
while also learning and sharing knowledge with
peers from all over.
FUTURE PLANS
Botho University’s strategic focus is to increase
student diversity by attracting international
students. Apart from Botswana, Lesotho,
Namibia and Eswatini, BU campuses (both
physical and the Blended & Distance Learning
Campus) attract several students across Africa.
BU’s vibrant community includes students from
South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia,
Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia to
name a few and the list is continuously growing
as Botho expands its wings through its Distance
Learning programmes.
BOTHO’S PARTNERSHIPS
Botho University also has several partnerships
with well-known regional and international
institutions such as University of Venda-RSA,
KTH Royal Institute of Technology-Sweden,
Black Hills State University-USA, University
of Louisville-USA, Indian School of Mines-
India, Manipal University in India and recently
World Tourism Forum Lucerne-Switzerland.
Students studying with Botho University have
an immense opportunity to take advantage
of these international partnerships through
student exchange programmes. BU students
have had internship programmes in India, USA,
UK and Sweden amongst others, thus giving
them incredible international exposure.
OUR QUALITY
Botho University is driven by the core values
of integrity, excellence, and inclusiveness and
aims to produce well-rounded, entrepreneurial,
and globally employable graduates with the
attitude, knowledge, skills, and competencies
to create value and drive productivity increases
needed to catalyse sustainable economic
growth. The focus on quality has resulted in
Botho University becoming the only university
in Botswana with a BOS ISO 9001:2015
certification. With an impeccable reputation
for quality in the market, Botho University
graduates are leading the way in transforming
the economy.
BLENDED AND DISTANCE LEARNING
PROGRAMMES
The Blended and Distance Learning Campus, is
driven by high levels of integrity, excellence and
inclusiveness which are also the core values
of the institution. These values are coupled
with state of the art teaching infrastructure,
qualified staff and accredited industry
specific programmes offering the learner an
employable, entrepreneurial and well rounded
learning experience.
The University through distance learning offer
many cross-disciplinary courses that are unique
and designed to suit the upcoming market.
With the advent of internet technology, it brings
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the best convenient method of learning with
Accounting, Computing, Business, Hospitality,
Education and Information Technology
programmes. Blended and distance learning
provides online support through emails,
discussion forums on Blackboard as well as
scheduled meetings between student and
lecturer via Skype.
OUR LESOTHO CAMPUS
The Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent
country, with a population of roughly 2 million
people, which has the unusual distinction of
being surrounded by another country, the
Republic of South Africa. It is one of the three
remaining monarchies in Africa. The Lesotho
Government is a parliamentary or constitutional
monarchy.
Botho University has a state-of-the-art campus
in Maseru Mall, with advanced plans to build a
larger campus in the near future. BU Maseru
students are currently studying across three
faculties. Faculty of Business & Accounting,
Faculty of Health and Education and Faculty of
Engineering & Technology.
OUR NAMIBIA CAMPUS
Botho University, Namibia opened doors to
students in August 2018 after duly getting
registered with NCHE offering 100%
scholarships to the students of Namibia. BU
Namibia is now officially recognized by the
Namibia Qualifications Authority and will
from now on start admitting students who
are eligible for NSFAF scholarship apart from
self-sponsored applications. BU Namibia
students are currently studying across three
faculties. Faculty of Business & Accounting,
Faculty of Health and Education and Faculty of
Engineering & Technology.
OUR ESWATINI CAMPUS
Botho University has established in Eswatini
and in full operation as per the ESHEC authority
in accordance with section 19 of The Higher
Education Act of 2013, with effect from
July 2019. BU’s goal in Eswatini is to offer
academic programmes of high intellectual
and entrepreneurial nature in fields that
meet the needs of the Eswatini economy,
in order to develop a nation that is already
proud of its culture. Focusing on teaching and
learning, research, community engagement
and internalization, Botho University Eswatini
will constantly address the unique needs,
competencies and characteristics of the
Eswatini environment, with the ultimate goal
of cementing our position as the preferred
higher education institution within the Eswatini
Higher Education sector. BU Eswatini offers
programmes from the Faculties of Computing,
Health & Education and Business & Accounting.
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Our INFRASTRUCTURE
Our Labs Our Eswatini Campus
Graduation Ceremony at Otse Multi-Purpose Hall, Gaborone
Library
Sports FacilitiesOur Gaborone Campus
Our Lesotho Campus
Fully Equipped Jewellery Labs
Entertainment at BU Multipurpose Hall
Computer Labs
Traditional Dance at BU Multipurpose Hall Engineering Lab
Mini Soccer Turf Botho Higher Education Institution in Namibia
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Our PROGRAMMES
Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Investment & Banking
Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Small Business Management
CIMA - Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (Member of
The Chartered Institute of Management)
MBA - 9MA - 17
MCO-9MA-22
INB - 8BO - 21
BCO - 8BO - 20
BRM - 8BO - 20
BBA-8BM-21
BBA-8BM-21
BBA - 8BO - 20
CMA-9ME-15
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PROGRAMME
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PROGRAMME
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MASTERS PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.
*Please contact the Admissions Department to nd out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
NVC - 3CE - 15 Certicate in New Venture Creation
BACHELORS PROGRAMMES
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAMMES
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Our PROGRAMMES
(Continued)
*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.
*Please contact the Admissions Department to nd out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
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PROGRAMME
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MASTERS PROGRAMMES
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
BACHELORS PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Multimedia Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Network Security and Computer Forensics
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical Engineering
Certicate in Electrical Installation and MaintenanceEIM - 3CE - 16
EEN - 8BH - 20
CEN - 8BH - 20
COM - 8BH - 19
NCF- 8BH - 19
Master of Science in Computer Systems Management
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*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.
*Please contact the Admissions Department to nd out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
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PROGRAMME
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PROGRAMME
CODE
MASTERS PROGRAMMES
BACHELORS PROGRAMMES
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME
CODE
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
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PROGRAMME
CODE
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
BACHELORS PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health Information Management
Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Events Management
Diploma in Travel Operations
Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
Master of Education in Higher Education
MED-9MA-21
TOP - 6DI - 21
EMA - 6D1 - 21
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
MEC-9MA-22
OHS-6DI-21
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Programme details:
The programme consists of 11 core (required)
modules and 8 Elective Modules. The
Research Methodology is a pre-requisite for
the Dissertation in the MBA Programme.
Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-
class and independent combined); therefore
a 10-credit module requires on average 100
hours of learning from the student. The MBA
Programme will be Block Release and Distance
Learning.
Core modules:
• A9 - MAC - 17: Management Accounting
(20)
• A9 - FMT - 17: Financial Management (20)
• B9 - CBS - 17: Collaborative Business
Strategies (10)
• B9-MIS-17: Management Information
Systems (20)
• B9 - PMT- 17: Project Management (10)
• B9 - MEC - 17: Managerial Economics (10)
• B9- MGT - 17: Marketing Management (20)
• B9 - DAS - 17: Decision Analysis (10)
• B9 - STM - 17: Strategic Management (20)
• B9 - BRM - 17: Business Research
Methods (20)
• B9-DIS-17: Dissertation (60)
Elective modules:
• A9 - IIA - 17: International Investment
Analysis (10)
• A9 - RMF - 17: Risk Management in
Financial Institutions (10)
• A9 - FMT - 17: Financial Markets and
Treasury Management (10)
• B9-STM-17: Strategic Marketing (10)
• B9-NPD-17: New Product Development and
Management (10)
• B9-OPS-17: Operations Strategy (10)
• B9-TPN-17: Technopreneurship (10)
• B9-BST-17: Business Statistics (10)
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
Recommended full-time study path: 2
Years
Semester 1
• B9 - CBS - 17, B9 - MIS - 17, A9 - MAC - 17,
B9-PMT-17
Semester 2
• B9 - MEC - 17, B9 - MGT - 17, A9 - FMT - 17,
B9 - DAS - 17: Decision Analysis (20)
Semester 3
• B9 - STM - 17, B9 - BRM - 17
Select any two ( A9-IIA-17, A9 - RMF - 17, A9 -
FMT- 17,B9-SMG-17,B9-NPD-17, B9-OPS-17,
B9-TPN-17, B9-BST-17 )
Semester 4
• B9 - DIS - 17: Dissertation (60)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have completed
any Bachelor’s Degree, preferably from a
recognised institution with requisite Leadership
skills.
2) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website:www.bothouniversity.com
Faculty Of Business & Accounting
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Programme Details
The Master of Commerce in Human Resource
Management facilitates the Professional
and Corporate development of Business
Leaders and Aspiring Business Managers.
The programme builds competence in human
development, human resource planning,
knowledge of social and political contexts
of developments, integration of theory into
practice and research. The programme
achieves this by developing Graduates
with Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
to take on leadership roles in a range
of settings to achieve effective human
resource development priorities of emerging
economies. The Programme is beneficial in
assisting the adoption and implementation of
an integrated approach to help build capacity
to respond to human and social development
most especially in emerging markets as well
as help facilitate networks and partnerships.
Core Modules
• B9-HRM-22: Human Resource Management
(20)
• B9-TRD-22: Training and Development (20)
• B9-HRP-22: Human Resource Planning and
Development (20)
• B9-SRM-22: Strategic Human Resource
Management (20)
• B9-PRM-22: Performance and Reward
Management (20)
• B9-ELR-22: Employment Law and Employee
Relations (20)
• B9-CEP-22: Contemporary Issues in work
employment and People Management (10)
• B9-CHM-22: Change Management (10)
• B9-CCM-22: Cross Cultural Management
(10)
• B9-BRM-17: Business Research Methods
(20)
• B9-DIS-17: Dissertation (60)
Master of Commerce
in Human Resource
Management
Elective Modules
• B9-MED-22: Managing Equality and
Diversity (10)
• B9-CCW-22: Counselling and Coaching at
the Workplace (10)
• B9-MSH-22: Management of Safety and
Health (10)
• B9-MNO-22: Managing Organisations (10)
Recommended full-time study path: 2
Years
Semester 1
• B9-HRM-22; B9-TRD-22; B9-HRP-22
Semester 2
• B9-SRM-22; B9-PRM-22; B9-ELR-22
Semester 3
• B9-CEP-22; B9-CHM-22; B9-CCM-22; B9-
BRM-17 Select any one (B9-MED-22; B9-
CCW-22; B9-MSH-22; B9-MNO-22)
Semester 4
• B9-DIS-17
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have completed
any Business Related Degree, preferably from
a recognised institution.
2) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website:www.bothouniversity.com
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Faculty Of Business & Accounting
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Bachelor of Business
Administration in Business
Management
Programme Details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student
to pass another module or set of modules first).
Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, inclass
and independent combined); therefore a
10-credit module requires on average 100 hours
of learning from the student.
Core Modules:
• C5-IMO-20 Introduction to MS Office (10)
• D5-AWB-20 Academic Writing for Business
(10)
• B5-BS1-17 Business Mathematics & Statistics
(10)
• B5-LAB-20 Legal Aspects of Business (10)
• A5-IFA-20 Introduction to Financial Accounting
(10)
• B5-BM1-20 Business Management 1 (10)
• B5-PMK-20 Principles of Marketing (10)
• B5-BS2-17 Business Mathematics & Statistics
2(10)
• B6-MIE-17 Microeconomics (10)
• A6-FA1-17 Financial Accounting 1 (10)
• B6-BM2 -20 Business Management 2 (10)
• B7-CRM -20 Customer Relationship
Management
• B6-MAE-17 Macroeconomics (10)
• B6-SBM-21 Small Business Management (10)
• B6-FFM-20 Fundamentals of Financial
Management (10)
• A6-FA2-17 Financial Accounting 2 (10)
• B6-OBE-20 Organisational Behaviour (10)
• B6-BIS-20 Business Information Systems (10)
• B6-OPM-20 Operations Management (10)
• A6-CAF -17 Computerized Accounting (10)
• B6-COB-21 Consumer Behaviour (10)
• B6-MKT-20 Marketing Management (10)
• A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10)
• B6-PMT-21 Purchasing Management (10)
• B7-QUM-20 Quality Management (10)
• B7-CFI-21 Corporate Finance (10)
• B7-PRM-20 Project Management (10)
• B7-IEM-20 Import and Export
Management (10)
• B7-EBS-20 E - Business (10)
• B7-HRM-20 Human Resource
Management (10)
• B7-BRM-21 Research Methods in
Business (10)
• B7-TLM-21 Transport and Logistics
Management (10)
• B7-KNM-21 Knowledge Management
(10)
• B7-STM-20 Strategic Management (20)
• B8-ENI-20 Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (20)
• B7-RP1-20 Research Project 1: Proposal
Writing (10)
• B7-PPB-20 Professional Practice in
Business (40)
• B7-RP2-20 Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20)
Elective Modules:
• B7-MNC-21 Managing Consulting (10)
• B7-IBM-20 International Business
Management (10)
• B7-FBM-20 Family Business
Management (10)
• B7-BEC-20 Business Ethics and
Corporate Social Responsibility (10)
• B7-CHM-20 Change Management (10)
• B7-CGV-20 Corporate Governance (10)
• B7-BMT-20 Brand Management (10)
Recommended full-time study path
(4½ years):
Semester 1
C5-IMO-20, D5-AWB-20, B5-BS1-17, B5-
LAB-20, A5-IFA-20, B5-BM1-20
Semester 2
B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, B6-MIE-17, A6-
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FA1-17, B6-BM2 -20, B7-CRM -20
Semester 3
B6-MAE-17, B6-SBM-21, B6-FFM-20,
A6-FA2-17, B6-OBE-20, B6-BIS-20
Semester 4
B6-OPM-20, A6-CAF -17, B6-COB-21,
B6-MKT-20, A6-COA-20, B6-PMT-21
Semester 5
• B7-QUM-20, B7-CFI-21, B7-PRM-20,
B7-IEM-20
Select any two of (B7-MNC-21, B7-
IBM-20, B7-FBM-20)
Semester 6
• B7-EBS-20, B7-HRM-20, B7-BRM-21,
B7-TLM-21 Select any two of (B7-
BEC-21, B7-CHM-20, B7-CGV-20, B7-
BMT-20)
Semester 7
• B7-KNM-21, B7-STM-20, B8-ENI-20,
B7-RP1-20
Semester 8
• B7-PPB-20, B7-RP2-20
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass
(D) in 5 subjects including English and
minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Di-
ploma or Higher Diploma in a related
field may be given exemptions based on
the credit point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit por website: www.bothouni-
versity.com
Bachelor of Business
Administration (B.B.A) in
Small Business Management
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required)
andelective modules. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the
students to pass another module or set
of modules first). The number at the end
of the module in parenthesis indicates
the credit load of the module. One credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided
in class and independent combined);
therefore 10- credit module requires on
average 100 hours of learning from the
students.
Core Modules:
• A5-IFA-20: Introduction to Financial
• Accounting (10)
• A6-FA1-17:Finacial Accounting 1
• B5-BS1-17: Business Mathematics &
Statistics 1 (10)
• B5-LAB-20: Legal Aspects of
Business(10)
• B5-FUE-20: Fundamentals of
Entrepreneurship (10)
• B5-PMK-20: Principles of Marketing
(10)
• B5-BM1-20: Business Management
1(10)
• B6-ESE-20:Entrepreneurshipp Strategy
and Enterprise Sustainability (10)
• B6-BIS-20 Business Information
Systems (10)
• B6-FFM-20: Fundamentals of Financial
Management (10)
• B6-MKT-20: Marketing Management
(10)
• B6-OPM-20: Operations Management
• B6-MGE-20: Managing Growth in
Small Enterprises (10)
• B6-ERP-20: Enterprise Risk & Portfolio
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Management (10)
• B5-BUC-20: Business Communication
(10)
• B6-SEP-20:Small Business and
Entrepreneurial Planning (10)
• B5-MIE-17: Microeconomics (10)
• B6-BPM-20:Business Project
Management (10)
• B6-OBE-20: Organisational Behaviour
(10)
• B6-PMT-20: Project Management Tools,
Techniques and Softwares (10)
• B6-PTM-20: Procurement and Tender
Management (10)
• B6-MAE-17: Macroeconomics (10)
• B7-SBS-20: Small Business Strategy
(10)
• B7-RMB-20: Research Methods in
Business(10)
• B7-IEM-20: Import and Export
Management (10)
• B7-HRM-20: Human Resources
Management (10)
• B7-ISB-20: Investment in Small
Business (10)
• B7-QUM-20: Quality Management (10)
• B7-CIE-20: Comteporary Issues in
Entrepreuership (10)
• B7-BEC-20: Business Ethics and
Corporate Social Responsibilty (10)
• B7-STM-20: Strategic Management
(20)
• B7-SBC-20: Small Business
Consulting and Counseling (10)
• B7-PPB-20: Professional Practice in
Business (40)
• B7-RP2-20: Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20) Electives
• B7-IBM-20: International Business
Management (10)
• B7-CRM-20: Customer Relationship
Management (10)
• B7-BMT-20: Brand Management (10)
• B7-RP1-20: Research Project
1:Proposal Writing (10)
• B8-ENI-20: Entreprenuership and
Innovation (20)
• C5-IMO-20: Introduction to MS Office
(10)
• D5-AWB-20: Academic Writing for
Business (10)
Elective Modules:
• B7-FBM-20 Family Business
Management
• B7-EBS-20 E-Business
• B7-CHM-20 Change Management
• B7-PPP-20 Public-Private Partnerships
• B7-IBM-20 International Business
Management (10)
• B7-CRM-20 Customer Relationship
Management (10)
• B7-BMT-20 Brand Management (10)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path
(4 years)
Semester 01
• B5-BS1-17; C5-IMO-20;D5-AWB-20;
B5- LAB-20; B5- FUE-20; B5- PMK-20
Semester 02
• B5-BM1- 20; A5-IFA-20; B6-SEP-20;
B5-MIE-17; B6-BPM-20; B6-OBE-20
Semester 03
• B6-PMT-20; B6-MAE-17; B6-PTM-20;
A6-FA1-17; B6-ESE-20; B6-BIS-20
Semester 04
B6-FFM-20; B6-MKT-20; B6-OPM-20;
B6-MGE-20; B6-ERP-20;B6-BUC-20
Semester 05
• B7-SBS-20; B7-RMB-20; B7-IEM-20;
B7-HRM-20 & Elective (two of B7-FBM-
20; B7-EBS-17; B7-CHM-20; B7-PPP-20
Semester 06
• B7-ISB-20; B7-QUM-20; B7-CIE-20;
B7-BEC-20 & Two electives from: B7-
IBM-20; B7-CRM-20; B7-BMT -20
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Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules. Some modules may have
pre-requisites (i.e. may require the students
to pass another module or set of modules
first). The number at the end of the module
in parenthesis indicates the credit load of
the module. One credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided in class and independent
combined); therefore 10-credit module requires
on average 100 hours of learning from the
students.
Bachelor of Commerce
in Finance
Faculty Of Business & Accounting
(Continued)
Semester 07
• B8-ENI-20; B7-RP1-20; B7-STM-20;
B7-SBC-20
Semester 08
• B7-PPB-20; B7-RP2- 20
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (In Botswana), LGCSE
(In Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana) and LGCSE (In Lesotho) are
required to achieve a minimum grade of
‘D’ in five subjects.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass
(D) in 5 subjects including English and
minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in a related field may
be given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
Core Modules
• C5-IMO-20 Introduction to MS Office
(10)
• D5-AWB-20 Academic Writing for
Business (10)
• B5-BS1-17 Business Mathematics &
Statistics 1 (10)
• B5-LAB-20 Legal Aspects of Business
(10)
• B5-BM1-20 Business Management 1
(10)
• A5-FFI-21 Fundamentals of Finance (10)
• B5-PMK-20 Principles of Marketing (10)
• B5-BS2-17 Business Mathematics &
Statistics 2 (10)
• A6- PA1-14 Principles of Accounting 1
(20)
• A6-FMT-15 Financial Markets (20)
• A6- PA2-17 Principle of Accounting 2
(10)
• A6-CDA-17 Computerised Accounting
(20)
• A6-TAX-20 Taxation (10)
• B5-MIE-17 Micro Economics (10)
• A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10)
• B6-MAE-17 Macro Economics (10)
• A6-CFM-21 Corporate Financial
Management (10)
• A6-FIA-21 Fixed Income Analysis (10)
• A6-FAN-21 Financial Analytics (20)
• A6-RMI-20 Risk Management and
Insurance (10)
• A7-MAC-17 Management Accounting
(20)
• A7-EIM-21 Equity and Investment
Management (10)
• A7-PFD-21 Public Finance and Debt
Management (10)
• A7-FR1-17 Financial Reporting 1
(20)
• A7-COL-20 Company Law (20)
• B7-BRM-21 Research Methods in
Business (10)
• A7-APT-21 Asset Pricing Theory and
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(Continued)
Practice (10)
• B8-ENI-20 Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (20)
• A7-FIM-20 Financial Modelling (10)
• A7-RP1-20 Research Project 1:
Proposal (10)
• A7-PPR-21 Professional Practice (40)
• A7-RP2-20 Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20)
Elective Modules:
• A7-VCF-21 Venture Capital Finance (10)
• A7-ISF-21 Islamic Finance (10)
• A7-FIS-21 Financial Strategy (10)
• A7-FIE-21 Financial Engineering (10)
• B7-CGV-20 Corporate Governance (10)
• A7-REI-21 Real Estate Investment and
Finance (10)
• A7-FR2-17 Financial Reporting 2 (10)
• A7-INF-20 International Finance (10)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path
(4 years)
Semester 01:
• C5-IMO-20, D5-AWB-20, B5-BS1-17,
B5-LAB-20, B5-BM1-20, A5-FFI-21
Semester 02:
• B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, A6- PA1-14,
A6-FMT-15
Semester 03:
• A6- PA2-17, A6-CDA-17, A6-TAX-20, B5-
MIE-17, A6-COA-20
Semester 04:
• B6-MAE-17, A6-CFM-21, A6-FIA-21,
A6-FAN-21, A6-RMI-20
Semester 05:
• A7-MAC-17, A7-EIM-21, A7-PFD-21,
A7-FR1-17
Semester 06:
• A7-COL-20, B7-BRM-21, A7-APT-21
elective (two of A7-VCF-21, A7-ISF-21.
A7-FIS-21, A7-FIE-21)
Semester 07:
• B8-ENI-20, A7-FIM-20, A7-RP1-20
elective (two of B7-CGV-20, A7-REI-21,
A7-FR2-17, A7-INF-20)
Semester 08:
• A7-PPR-21, A7-RP2-20
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English
and minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
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Bachelor of Commerce
in Investment and
Banking
Core Modules
• Introduction to MS Office (10)
• Academic writing for business (10)
• Business Mathematics & Statistics
1 (10)
• Legal aspects of Business (10)
• Business Management 1 (10)
• Introduction to Investments (10)
• Business Mathematics & Statistics
2 (10)
• Cost Accounting (10)
• Introduction to Banking (20)
• Financial Accounting 1 (10)
• Marketing of Financial Services
(10)
• Computerised Accounting (10)
• Taxation (10)
• Micro Economics (10)
• Banking Law and Practice 1 (10)
• Banking Theory and practice (10)
• Investment Analysis (10)
• Macro Economics (10)
• Investment Banking (10)
• Treasury Management 1 (10)
• Financial Management 1 (10)
• Financial Accounting 2 (10)
• Ethics and Governance (10)
• Treasury Management 2 (10)
• Banking Law and Practice 2 (20)
• Banking and Foreign Exchange (10)
• Company Law (10)
• Banking and Development (10)
• Emerging Financial Markets (10)
• Financial Engineering (10)
• Portfolio Management (10)
Faculty Of Business & Accounting
(Continued)
• Research Methods in Business (10)
• Principles of Risk Management &
Insurance (10)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20)
• Credit Risk and Bank Lending (10)
• Research Project 1: Proposal (10)
• Professional Practice (40)
• Research Project 2: Dissertation
(20)
Electives
• Corporate Financial Operations (10)
• Behavioral Finance (10)
• Islamic Finance (10)
• Financial Modeling (10)
• International Trade Finance (10)
• Financial Innovation and Structured
Finance (10)
• Financial Strategy (10)
Semester 1
• C5-IMO-20; D5-AWB-20; B5-BS1-17;
B5-LAB-20; B5-BM1-20; A5-INI-21
Semester 2
• B5-BS2-17; A6-COA-20; A5-IOB-21; A6-
FA1-17; A6-MFS-21
Semester 3
• A6-CAF-17; A6-TAX-20; B6-MIE-17; A6-
BL1-21; A6-BTP-21; A6-INA-21
Semester 4
• B6-MAE-17; A6-INB-21; A6-TM1-21;
A6-FM1-20; A6-FA2-17; A6-ETG-21
Semester 5
• A7-TM2-21; A7-BL2-21; A7-BFE-21; A7-
COL-17; A7-BAD-21
Semester 6
• A7-EFM-21; A7-FIE-21; A7-POM-21;
B7-BRM-21; A7-RMI-21 Select one of
(A7-CFO-21; A7-BEF-21; A7-ISF-21)
Semester 7
• B8-ENI-20; A7-CRL-21; A7-RP1-20
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Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student
to pass another module or set of modules first).
Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-
class and independent combined); therefore a
10-credit module requires on average 100 hours
Select two of (A7-FIM-20; A7-ITF-21;
A7-FSF-21; A7-FIS-21)
Semester 8
• A7-PPR-21; A7-RP2-20
Recommended Full-Time Study Path
(4 years)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English
and minimum Credit (C) in Mathemat-
ics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
Faculty Of Business & Accounting
(Continued)
of learning from the student.
Core modules:
• A5 -IFA-20: Introduction to Financial
Accounting (10)
• A6 - CP1-20: Computerised Accounting
1 (10)
• A6 - TA1-20: Taxation 1 (10)
• A6 - CAC-20: Cost Accounting (20)
• A7 - CP2-20: Computerised Accounting
2 (10)
• A6 - CA1-20: Corporate Administration
1 (10)
• A6 - FA1-20: Financial Accounting 1
(10)
• A6-AS1-20: Audit and Assurance (20)
• A6 - FM1-20: Financial Management
1 (10)
• A6 - CS1-20: Corporate Secretaryship
(10)
• A7 - FA2-20: Financial Accounting 2
(10)
• A7 - TA2-20: Taxation 2 (10)
• A7 - MAC-20: Management Accounting
(10)
• A7 - FIR-20: Financial Reporting (10)
• A7 - FM2-20: Financial Management
2(10)
• A7 - COL-20: Company Law (10)
• A7 - BAV-20: Business Analysis and
Valuation Using Financial Statements
(10)
• A7 - PSR-20: Public Sector Financial
Reporting (20)
• B8 - ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (20)
• A7 - RP1-20: Research Project 1:
Proposal Writing (20)
• A7 - PPR-20: Professional Practice in
Accounting (40)
• A7 - RP2- 20: Research Project 2:
• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics
& Statistics 1 (10)
• B5 - LAB - 20: Legal Aspects of
Business (10)
• A5 - FBF - 20: Fundamentals of
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Business & Finance (10)
• B5 - BM1 - 20: Business Management
1 (20
• B5 - PMK-20: Principles of Marketing
(10)
• B6 -BS2-17: Business Mathematics &
Statistics 2 (10)
• D5 - AWB - 20: Academic Writing for
Business (10)
• B6 - BEA-20: Business Ethics and
Assurance (10)
• B6 - MEC-17: Micro- economics (10)
• B6 - MAE-17: Macro Economics (10)
• B7 - RMB-20: Research Methods in
Business (10)
• B8 - ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (20)
• C5 - IMO - 20: Introduction to MS
Office (10)
Elective Modules
• A7-CA2-20: Corporate Administration
2 (10)
• A7-CUA-20: Computerised Auditing
(10)
• A7-RMI-20: Risk Management &
Insurance (10)
• A7-TA3-20: Advanced Taxation (20)
• A7-AS2-20: Advanced Audit &
Assurance (10)
• A7-AC2-20: Advanced Corporate
Secretaryship (10)
B7-CGV-20: Corporate Governance (10)
Semester 1
• C5-IMO-20,D5-AWB-20,B5-BS1-17, B5-
LAB-20, A5- FBF-20 B5-BM1- 20,
Semester 2
• B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, A5-IFA-20,A6-
BEA-20, B6-BM2-17 A6-CP1-20
Semester 3
• A6- TA1-20, B5-MIE-17, A6-COA-20,
A6- CP2-20, A6 - CA1-20, A6- FA1-17
Semester 4
• B6-MAE-17, A6-AS1-20, A6 - FM1-20,
A6-CS1-20, A6- FA2-17
Semester 5
• A7-TA2-20, A7-MAC-17, A7-FIR-13,
Semester 6
• A7 - FM2-20, B7- RMB-20, A7-COL-17,
A7-BAV-20 Elective Modules any one
(A7-CA2-20, A7- CUA-20, A7-RMI-20)
Semester 7
• A7-PSR- 20, B8-ENI-20, A7-RP1-20
Elective Modules any two (A7-TA3-20, A7-
AS2-20, A7-CS2-20, B7-CGV-20)
Semester 8
• A7-PPR-20, A7-RP2-20
Admission criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English
and minimum Credit (C) in Mathemat-
ics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
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Bachelor of Commerce
in Risk Management
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules
may have pre-requisites (i.e., may require
the student to pass another module or set of
modules first). Some modules may be co-
requisite (i.e., such modules are required to
be taken together). The number at the end of
the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in- class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module
requires on average 100 hours of learning from
the student.
Core Modules:
• B5-BS1-17: Business Mathematics and
Statistics 1 (10)
• C5-IMO-20: Introduction to MS Office (10)
• D5-AWB-20: Academic Writing for Business
(10)
• B5-LAB-20: Legal Aspects of Business (10)
• A5-RM1-20: Risk Management 1 (10)
• B5- PMK-20: Principles of Marketing (10)
• B5-BM1- 20: Business Management 1 (10)
• B5-BS2-17: Business Mathematics and
Statistics 1 (10)
• A6-FA1-17: Financial Accounting 1 (10)
• B6-MIE-17: Microeconomics (10)
• A6-RM2-20: Risk Management 2 (10)
• A6-STI-10: Short Term Insurance: Personal
Lines (10)
• A6-CAF-17: Computerised Accounting (10)
• B6-MAE-17: Macroeconomics (10)
• A6-RAT-20: Risk Assessment & Treatment(10)
• A6-COA-20: Cost Accounting (10)
• A6-LTI-20: Long Term Insurance (10)
• A6-ICO-20: Insurance Company Operations
(10)
• A6-TAX-20: Taxation (10)
• A6-FM1-20: Financial Management 1(10)
• A6-RGC-20: Risk Governance and Culture (10)
• A6-FA2-17: Financial Accounting 2 (10)
• A6-EMP-20: Employee Benefits Management
(10)
• A7-PLR-20: property & Liability Risk
Management (20)
• A7-CLI-20: Commercial Lines Insurance
(10)
• A7-WMG-20: Wealth Management (10)
• A7-HIA-20: Health Insurance and
Administration (20)
• A7-RAD-20: Risk Analysis & Decision
Making (20)
• B7-BRM-20: Research Methods for
Business (10)
• A7-CRM-20: Credit Risk Management
(20)
• A7-RP1-20: Research Project 1:
Proposal Writing (10)
• A7-REI-20: Reinsurance (10)
• B8-ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (20)
• A7-PRA-20: Professional Practice in
Accounting (40)
• B7-RP2- 20: Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20)
Electives
• A7-PIA-20: Portfolio Management and
• Investment Analysis (10)
• A7-INF-20: International Finance (10)
• A7-RIF-20: Risk Financing (10)
• A7-FIM-20: Financial Modeling (10)
• A7-FRM-20: Financial Risk Management
(10)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path
(4 years)
Semester 1:
• B5-BS1-17; C5-IMO-20; D5-AWB-20;
B5-LAB-20; A5- RM1-20; B5- BM1- 20
Semester 2:
• B5-PMK-20; B5-BS2-17; A6-FA1-17; A6-
RM2-20; A6-STI-20
Semester 3:
• A6-CAF-17; A6-RAT-20; B5-MIE-17; A6-
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COA-20; A6-LTI-20; A6-ICO-20
Semester 4:
• B6-MAE-17; A6-TAX-20; A6-FM1-20;
A6-RGC-20; A6-FA2-17; A6-EMP-20
Semester 5:
• A7-RAD-20; A7-PLR-20; A7-CLI-20; A7-
WMG-20
Semester 6:
• A7-HIA-20; B7-BRM-20; A7-CRM-20
and One elective from: (A7-PIA-20; A7-
INF-20)
Semester 7:
• B8-ENI-20; A7-REI-20; A7-RP1-20 and
Two electives from (A7-RIF-20; A7-
FIM-20; A7-FRM-20)
Semester 8:
• A7-PRA-20; A7-RP2- 20
Admission criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English
and minimum Credit (C) in Mathemat-
ics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
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Learning, Teaching & Assessment
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed
to lectures, tutorials and supervised study
guided by the teachers.
Lectures: The teacher will present materials
either orally or by the use of other teaching aids.
Online Learning: The lecture notes, on-line
tests, additional study material, discussion
groups and links to related subjects, amongst
other things, will be made available to students.
Independent Learning: The students will have
to do self-directed independent learning where
the teacher will be acting as a guide.
Assessment: This will be of various types.
It could be written or online objective type
(multiple choices) or a combination of both. For
details refer to CIMA website www.cimaglobal.
com
Core Modules:
• B2: Fundamentals of Management
Accounting(30)
• B3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (30)
• B1: Fundamentals of Business Economics (30)
• B4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate (30)
Governance and Business Law (30)
• E1: Organisational Management (30)
• P1: Management Accounting (30)
• F1: Financial Reporting & Taxation (30)
• OCS: Operational Case Study (30)
• E2: Project & Relationship Management (30)
• P2: Management Accounting (30)
• F2: Advanced Financial Reporting (30)
• MSC: Management Case Study (30)
• E3: Strategic Management (30)
• P3: Risk Management (30)
Faculty Of Business & Accounting
(Continued)
• F3: Financial Strategy (30)
• SCS: Strategic Case Study (30)
Semester 1
• B2, B3
Semester 2
• B1, B4
Semester 3
• E1, P1
Semester 4
• F1, OCS
Semester 5
• E2, P2
Semester 6
• F2, MCS
Semester 7
• E3, P3
Semester 8
• F3, SCS
Typical Study Schedule (credits shown in
brackets)
*The sequence of the papers being
taught may be changed with the explicit
permission of the Dean.
The above information is true at the time of
publishing. For latest updates and for more
details on practical work experience etc. please
refer to the CIMA official website: www.
cimaglobal.com
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
equivalent secondary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D)
in 5 subjects including English and minimum
Credit (C) in Mathematics.
3) For more detailed information on admission
criteria and exemptions please refer to the
CIMA website www.cimaglobal.com
4) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com
CIMA - Chartered
Institute of Management
Accountants (Member of
The Chartered Institute of
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Faculty Of Business & Accounting
(Continued)
Certificate in New Venture
Creation
Programme details:
The programme consists of 19 core (required)
modules. The number at the end of the module
in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the
module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning
(guided, in-class and independent combined);
therefore a 10-credit module requires on
average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Structure
This is a six months full time course. There will
be two intensive weeklong sessions; spaced
over a period of 6months.
Teaching methods
A blend of teaching methods including lectures,
guest lectures, case analysis and presentations,
project work and group discussions will be used
for the course. There will be individual and/
or group presentation during and at the end of
the course. There is also a written exam. The
pedagogical model is based on a process that
starts with the question why (theory), how
(practice), learning (assessment and feedback),
and conclusion (outcomes).
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in an accredited
college or selected through the criteria set by
the government.
Examination
• Assignments and presentations group/
individual 50%
• Final executive summary group/individual
50%
Students will be required to satisfactory
complete all of the course assignments in
order to receive a passing grade. Attendance is
compulsory.
Recommended full-time study path: 6
months
Admission Criteria
Senior secondary school leaving certificate
such as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent
Candidates above 25 years with at least 5
years of work experience, of which at least 2
years must be at Level 3 equivalent may be
considered under mature entry criteria.
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Master of Science in
Computer Systems
Management
Programme Details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules
are required to be taken together). The number
at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates
the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal
to 10 hours of learning (guided and independent
combined); therefore a 10 credit module requires
on average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Core Modules:
• C6 - DCN - 15: Data Communication and
Networking (10)
• C6 - IWP -15: Internet and Web Programming
(10)
• C7 - SAD - 15: Systems Analysis and Design
(10)
• C5 - SOE - 15: Software Engineering
Foundations (10)
• C7 - MIS - 15: Management Information
Systems (10)
• C6 - SQA - 15: Software Quality and Assurance
(10)
• C9 - PRM - 15: Project Management (20)
• C9 - CNS - 15: Computer Network Security (20)
• C9 - RPP - 15: Research Methods and Project
Planning (20)
• C9 - EAI - 15: Enterprise Application Integration
(20)
• C9 - PWD - 15: Project Work Dissertation (60)
Elective Modules
• C9-EOT-15: E-Commerce Technology (20)
• C9-OBE-15: Organizational Behaviour (20)
• C9-ADS-17: Advanced Database Systems (20)
• C9-IRD-15: Information Retrieval and Data
Mining (20)
• C9-HRM-15: Human Resources Management
(20)
• C9-ISM-15: Information Security Management
(20)
Recommended Full time study path
(For IT Students: 1 ½ Years, For Non IT
Students: 2 Years):
IT students are exempted from Semester 1.
Semester 1:
• C6 - DCN - 15 , C6 - IWP - 15, C7 - SAD - 15, C5
- SOE - 15, C7 - MIS - 15, C6 - SQA - 15
Semester 2:
• C9 - PRM - 15, C9 - CNS - 15
• Elective 1 (C9 - EOT - 15 / C9 - ADS - 15 / C9 -
OBI -15)
Semester 3:
• C9 - RPP - 15, C9 - EAI - 15
• Elective 2 (C9 - IRD -15 / C9 - HRM -15 / C9 -
ISM -15)
Semester 4:
• C9 - PWD - 15
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have completed a
Bachelors Degree, preferably up to Honors level
from a recognised institution.
2) For enquiries and more information please visit
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
(Continued)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Network
Security and Computer Forensics is targeted
at those wishing to enter the Information
Technology (IT) sector as Computer Forensic
Analysts, Vulnerability Security Research
Engineers, Digital Forensic Examiners, Malware
Media Forensic Analysts, Forensic Auditors,
Network Security Specialists, Computer Crime
Investigators or Security Analysts, among other
things.
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required)
and elective modules as detailed below. Some
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may
require the student to pass another module or
set of modules first). Some modules may be
co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to
be taken together). The number at the end of
the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module
requires on average 100 hours of learning from
the student.
Core modules:
• C5 - ICO - 11:Introduction to Computers (20)
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics for Computing
(20)
• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication & Study Skills
(20)
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer Systems Architecture
(20)
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems & Hardware
(20)
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to programming
using C++ (20)
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying & Managing Database
(40)
• C6 - FNS - 13: Fundamentals of Network
Security (20)
• C6 - LIE - 19: Linux Essentials (20)
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Network Security and
Computer Forensics
• C7 - IDS - 13: Information and Data Security
(20)
• C6 - CFD - 13: Computer Forensics and Data
Recovery (20)
• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming using Java (20)
• C7 - PCS - 19 Principles of Cyber Security
(20)
• C7 - BIF - 13: Biometric Fundamentals (20)
• C7 - NH1 - 11: Managing Network Hardware
1 (20)
• C7 - EHK - 13: Ethical Hacking (20)
• C7 - CYL - 17: Cyber Law (20)
• C7 - PPR - 11: Professional Practice (60)
• C8 - NH2 - 11: Managing Network Hardware
2 (20)
• C8 - MAN - 13: Malware Analysis (20)
• C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40)
Electives
• C8 - CCI - 13 Cyber Crime Investigation
(20) or C8 - WNA - 13 Windows Network
Administration (20)
• B8 - ENT - 20 : Essentials of Entreprenuership
• C8 - APD - 20 : Analytical Product Design
• E8-ISD-18: Innovation for Sustainable
Development
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CSS - 14
Semester 2:
• C5 - CSA - 11,C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
Semester 3:
• C6 - QMD - 11, C7 - NH1 - 11
Semester 4:
• C6 - CFD - 13, C6 - LIE - 19, C6 - FNS - 13
Semester 5:
• C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - PCS - 19, C7 - BIF - 13
Semester 6:
• C7 - EHK - 13, C7 - CYL - 13, C7 - IDS -19
Semester 7:
• C7 - PPR - 11,
Semester 8:
• C8 - NH2 - 11, C8 - MAN - 13
• Elective (one of C8 - WNA - 13, C8 - CCI - 13)
Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (E8 - ISD - 18, B8 -
ENT - 13,C8 - APD 20)
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Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follow. Some modules
may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require
the student to pass another module or set of
modules first). The number at the end of the
module in parenthesis indicates the credit load
of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module
requires on average 100 hours of learning from
the student. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing has
three specialisation areas including: Software
Engineering (SE), Network & Infrastructure
Management (NW&IM) and General.
Core modules:
• C6-DMA-19: Discrete Mathematics (20)
• D5-CSS-14: Communication and Study Skills
(20)
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics for Computing
(20)
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer System Architecture
(20)
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems & Hardware
(20)
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing
Databases (40)
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming
using C++ (20)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
(Continued)
• C6 - DMO - 11: Database Management using
Oracle (20)
• C6 - LIE - 19: Linux Essentials (20)
• C6 - WDD - 11: Web Design and
Development (20)
• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming using Java (20)
• C7 - MD2 - 11: Managing Business Desktops
2 (20)
• C7 - ITP - 11: IT Project Management (20)
• C7 - DSA - 11: Data Structures and Algorithms
(20)
• C7 - ADJ - 11: Advanced Java (20)
• C7 - NH1 - 11: Managing Network Hardware
1 (20)
• C7 - WN1 - 11: Windows Network Administration
1 (20)
• C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice (60)
• C7 - SEN - 11: Software Engineering
• C8 - IDE - 11: Interaction Design (20)
• C8 - LNA - 11: Linux Network Administration
(20)
• C8 - NH2 - 11: Managing Network Hardware
2 (20)
• C8 - WN2 - 11: Windows Network Administration
2 (20)
• C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40)
Elective modules:
• C7 - PN1 - 11: Programming using .Net 1 (20)
• C7 - CP1 - 11: Designing Creative
Publications 1(20)
• C7 - MD2 - 11: Managing Business
Desktops(20)
• C8 - MAD - 11: Mobile
ApplicationDevelopment (20)
• C8 - 3DA - 14: 3D Design and Animation (20)
• C8 - AIN - 19 : Artificial Intelligence (20)
• C8 - CP2 - 11: Designing Creative
Publications 2 (20)
• C8 - PN2 - 11: Programming using .Net 2 (20)
• C8 - CLC - 19: Cloud Computing (20)
• B8 - ENT -13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship
(20)
• E8 - ISD - 18: Innovation for Sustainable
Development (20)
• C8 - APD -20 : Analytical Product Design
Recommended full-time study path for
Software Engineering specialisation (4½
years):
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
equivalent secondary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in
5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit point
equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Computing
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
(Continued)
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CSS - 14
Semester 2:
• C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19
Semester 3:
• C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
Semester 4:
• C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - LIE - 19, C6 - WDD -19
Semester 5:
• C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - SEN - 11, Elective: Select
any one C7 - PN1 / C7 - CP1)
Semester 6:
• C7 - ITP - 11, C7 - DSA - 11, C7 - ADJ - 11
Semester 7:
• C7 - PPR - 11
Semester 8:
• C8 - IDE - 11, First Elective: Select any one
(C8 -AIN - 19/C8 - MAD - 11/C8 - 3DA - 14),
Second Elective: Select any one (C8 - CP2 -
11/C8 - PN2 - 11/C8 - CLC - 19)
Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO-11
Elective: Select any one
(B8 - ENT - 13, E8 - ISD - 18
C8 - APD -20)
Recommended full-time study path for
Network & Infrastructure Management
specialisation (4½ years):
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CSS - 14
Semester 2:
• C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19
Semester 3:
• C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
Semester 4:
• C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - LIE - 19, C6 - WDD - 19
Semester 5:
• C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - NH1 - 11, C7 - MD2 - 11
Semester 6:
• C7 - ITP - 11, C8 - NH2 - 11, C7 - WN1 - 11
Semester 7:
• C7 - PPR - 11
Semester 8:
• C8 - LNA - 11, C8 - WN2 - 11
Elective: Select any one: (C8 - AIN - 19, C8 -
CLC -19)
Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (one of B8 - ENT -
13,E8 - ISD -18, C8 - APD -20)
Recommended full-time study path for
General specialisation (4½ years):
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS5 - 14
Semester 2:
• C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA -19
Semester 3:
• C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
Semester 4:
• C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - LIE - 11, C6 - WDD - 19
Semester 5:
• C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - SEN - 11 Select one
from Software (C7 - PN1-11/C7-CP1-11)
Networking (C7 - MD2 -11/C7-NH1-11)
Semester 6:
• C7 - ITP - 11, Select one from Software (C7
- DSA - 11/C7 - ADJ - 11) , Select one from
Networking (C8-NH2-11/C7-WN1-11)
Semester 7:
• C7 - PPR - 11
Semester 8:
• C8 - IDE - 11, Select one from Software (C8 -
MAD - 11/C8 - 3DA - 14/ C8 - CP2 - 11/C8 - PN2
- 11) and Select one from Networking (C8 - AIN
- 19/C8 - CLC - 19/ C8 - LNA - 1/C8 - WN2-11)
Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (one of E8 - ISD - 18,
B8 - ENT - 13, C8 - APD -20)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
equivalent secondary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in
5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit point
equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
(Continued)
Bachelor of Science in
Computer Networking
Programme details:
This programme consists of core modules
(required) which are combination of 10 credit
and 20 credit modules, Elective modules
and some modules may have pre-requisites
(i.e. may require the student to pass another
module or set of modules first). Some modules
may be core requisite (i.e. such modules are
required to be taken together). 1 credit is equal
to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and
independent combined); therefore a 10-credit
module requires on average 50 hours of
learning from the student.
Core modules:
• C5-CE1-20: Computer and its Essentials 1
(10)
• C5-PLD-20: Programming Logic and Design
(10)
• C5-MAT-20: Mathematics (10)
• C6-PIE-20: Professional Issues and Ethics
(10)
• C5-OSH-11: Operating Systems and
Hardware (20)
• C6-NEF-20: Networking Fundamentals (20)
• C6-DBC-20: Database Concepts (10)
• D6-AWS-20: Academic Writing for STEM (10)
• C6-CE2-20: Computer and its Essentials 2
(10)
• C6-CSA-20: Computer System Architecture
(10)
• C6-MDW-20: Managing Business Desktops
using Windows (10)
• C6-PUC-20: Programming using C++ (20)
• C6-NSE-20: Network Security (10)
• C6-RSW-20: Routing and Switching (10)
• C6-RSL-20: Routing and Switching Lab (10)
• C6-WDD-20 : Web Design and Development
(10)
• C6-WDP-20 : Web Design Practice Lab (10)
• C6-EOL-20: Essentials of Linux (10)
• C6-DSA-20: Data Structures and Algorithm
(10)
• C6-SCN-20: Scaling Networks (20)
• C7-LWD-20: LAN and WAN design (10)
• C7-LWL-20: LAN and WAN design Lab– 1
(10)
• C7-WNS-20: Wireless Networks (10)
• C7-ITM-20: IT Infrastructure Management
(10)
• C7-PNA-20: Principles of Network
Administration (20)
• C7-RMS- 20: Research Methods for STEM
(10)
• C7-IPR-20: Implementing IP Routing (10)
• C7-ISM-20: IT Service Management (10)
• C7-DAS-20: Database Administration and
Security (20)
• B8-ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(20)
• C7-ISN-20: IP Switched Networks (10)
• C7-RP1-20: Research Project 1 : Proposal
Writing (10)
• C7-SDN-20: Software Defined Network
Engineering (10)
• C7-PPC-20 : Professional Practice in
Computing (40)
• C8-RP2-20 : Research Project 2: Dissertation
(20)
Elective modules:
•C7-EIN-20: Enterprise and ISP Network
Solutions (10)
•C7-CCS-20: Cloud Computing and Security (10)
•C7-SDE-20: Security by Design (10)
• C8-MAS-20: Media and Storage (10)
• C8-CYO-20: Cybersecurity Operations (10)
• C8-TRS-20: Troubleshooting Routing and
Switching (10)
Recommended full-time study path
Semester 1:
• C5-CE1-20, C5-PLD-20, C5-MAT-20, C6-PIE-
20,C5-OSH-11
Semester 2:
• C6-NEF-20, C6-DBC-20, D6-AWS-20, C6-
CE2-20, C6-CSA-20
Semester 3:
• C6-MDW-20, C6-PUC-20, C6-NSE-20, C6-
RSW-20, .C6-RSL-20
Semester 4:
• C6-WDD-20, C6-WDP-20, C6-EOL-20, C6-
DSA-20, C6-SCN-20
Semester 5:
• C7-LWD-20, C7-LWL-20, C7-WNS-20, C7-
ITM-20, C7-PNA-20
Semester 6:
• C7-RMS- 20, C7-IPR-20, C7-ISM-20, C7-
DAS-20, Select one from (C7-EIN-20, C7-
CCS-20, C7-SDE-20)
Semester 7:
• B8-ENI-20, C7-ISN-20, C7-RP1-20, C7-
SDN-20, Select one from( C8-MAS-20, C8-
CYO-20, C8-TRS-20 ),
Semester 8:
• C7-PPC-20, C8-RP2-20
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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(Continued)
• C7 - 2DA - 14: 2D Design and Animation (20)
• C7 - DIP - 14: Digital Image Processing (20)
• C8 - IDE - 11: Interaction Design (20)
• C7 - PPR - 11: Professional Practice (60)
• C8 - 3DA - 14: 3D Design and Animation (20)
• C8 - MGD - 14: Multimedia Games Design
and Development (20)
• C8 - AMP - 14: Advanced Multimedia
Applications (20)
• C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40)
• C7 - CP1 - 11: Designing Creative Publications
1 (20)
• C8 - CP2 - 11: Designing Creative Publications
2 (20)
• C7 - AVP - 17: Audio and Video Production
(20)
Elective modules:
• B8-ENT-13: Essentials of
Entreprenurship(20)
• C8-APD-20: Analytical Product Design
• E8-ISD-18: Innovation for Sustainable
Development(20)
Recommended full-time study path (4½
years):
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CSS - 14
Semester 2:
• C5 - CSA - 11, C6 - WDD - 19, C7 - IMS - 14
Semester 3:
• C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - IPC - 11, C7 - CP1 - 11
Semester 4:
• C6 - QMD - 11, C8 - CP2 - 11
Semester 5:
• C7 - ICG - 14, C7 - DSA - 11, C8 - IDE - 14
Semester 6:
• C7 - 2DA - 14, C7 - DIP - 14, C7 - AVP - 17
Semester 7:
• C7 - PPR - 11
Semester 8:
• C8 - 3DA - 14, C8 - MGD - 14, C8 - AMP - 14
Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (one of B8 - ENT -
13, E8 - ISD - 18,C8-APD-20)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
equivalent secondary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in
5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Multimedia Systems
equivalent secondary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in
5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit point
equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Programme details:
The programme consists of core modules
(required), Elective modules and some modules
may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require
the student to pass another module or set of
modules first). Some modules may be co-
requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be
taken together). The number at the end of the
module in parenthesis indicates the credit load
of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module
requires on average 100 hours of learning from
the student.
Core modules:
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers
(20)
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics - 1 (20)
• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication Study Skills
(20)
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer Systems Architecture
(20)
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems and
Hardware (20)
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming
using C++ (20)
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing
Databases (40)
• C6 - WDD - 19: Web Content and
Development (20)
• C7 - ICG - 14: Introduction to Computer Graphics
(20)
• C7 - DSA - 11: Data Structures and Algorithms
(20)
• C7 - IMS - 14: Introduction to Multimedia Studies
(20)
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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(Continued)
Bachelor of Engineering
(Hons) in Computer
Engineering
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as detailed below. Some modules
may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the
student to pass another module or set of modules
first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class
and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit
module requires on average 100 hours of learning
from the student.
Core modules:
• C5 - MAT - 11 Mathematics-1 (20)
• E5 - PH1 - 14 Physics-1 (10)
• E5 - PL1 - 14 Physics -1 Laboratory (10)
• E5 - GCH - 14 General Chemistry (10)
• E5 - GCL - 14 General Chemistry Laboratory (10)
• C5 - ICO - 11 Introduction to Computers(20)
• E5 - PH2 - 14 Physics -2 (10)
• E5 - EWP - 20 Engineering Workshop Practice
(10)
• E5 - END - 20 Engineering Drawing (10)
• E5 - PL2 - 14 Physics -2 Laboratory (10)
• E5 - EM1 - 14 Engineering Mathematics-1 (20)
• D5 - CSS - 14 Communication & Study Skills (20)
• C6 - IPC - 11 Introduction to Programming using
C++ (20)
• E5 - EM2 - 14 Engineering Mathematics-2 (20)
• E5 - EM3 - 14 Engineering Mathematics 3 (20)
• C7 - JAV - 11 Programming Using Java (20)
• E6 - IEN - 20 Introduction to Engineering (10)
• C5 - CSA - 11Computer System Architecture
(20)
• E6 - EEE - 20 Basics of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (10)
• E7 - DIE - 14 Digital Electronics (10)
• C5 - OSH - 11 Operating Systems and
Hardware (20)
• E6 - DCN - 14 Data Communication
Networks (20)
• E7 - DID - 14 Design and
Implementation of Digital Systems (20)
• E7 - EMA - 20 Engineering
Management (10)
• C7 - DSA - 11 Data Structures and
Algorithms (20)
• E7 - COM - 14 Compilers (20)
• E7 - MAM - 14 Microprocessors and
Microcontrollers (20)
• E7 - DEL - 14 Digital Electronics Lab
(10)
• E7 - PPR - 13 Professional Practice (60)
• E8 - DSP - 14 Digital Signal Processing
(20)
• E7 - LCS - 14 Linear Control Systems
(20)
• E7 - CMS - 20 Computer Security (20)
• E8 - RES - 20 Real-Time Embedded
Systems (10)
• E8 - RPO - 20 Research Project (30)
• E5 - SAP - 14 Statistics & Probability
(20)
Elective modules
• C7 - SEN - 11 Software Engineering
(20)
• E7 - WIT - 14 Wireless Technologies
(20)
• E7 - DCD - 14 Developing Concurrent
and Distributed Systems (20)
• E8 - HCI - 14 Human Computer
Interaction (20)
• E8 - BIO - 14 Bio-Informatics (20)
• E8 - DDM - 14 Databases & Data
Modeling (20)
• B8-ENT-13: Essentials of
Entreprenuership (20)
• ES - ISD - 18: Innovation for
Sustainable Development (20)
Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
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Recommended full-time study path
(5½ years):
Year 1 - Sem 1
C5 - MAT - 11, E5 - PH1 - 14, E5 - PL1 -
14, E5 - GCH - 14, E5 - GCL - 14
Sem 2
C5 - ICO - 14, E5 - PH2 - 14, E5 - PL2 - 14,
E5 - EM1 - 14
Year 2 Sem 3
D5 - CSS - 14,E6 - IEN- 20,, E5 - END - 20
E5 - EM2 - 14
Sem 4
C6 - IPC - 11, E6 - EEE - 20, E5 - EWP -
20,E5 - EM3 -14
Year 3 - Sem 5
C5 - CSA - 11, E5 - SAP - 14,C7 - JAV - 11
Sem 6
E7 - DIE - 14, E7 - DEL - 14, C5 - OSH -
11, E6 - DCN - 14
Year 4 - Sem 7
E7 - DID - 14, E7 - EMA - 20, C7 - DSA -
11,E7 CMS-20
Sem 8
E7 - COM - 14, E7 - MAM - 14
Elective – I
(Select one module from below)
C7 - SEN - 11, E7 - WIT - 14, E7-DCD-14
Year 5 - Sem 9
E7 - PPR - 13
Sem 10
E8 - DSP - 14, E7 - LCS - 14 elective
(E8 - DDM - 14, E8 - BIO - 14, E8 - HCI -
14)
Year 6 - Sem 11
E8 - RES - 14, E8 - RPO - 20, elective (B8 -
ENT - 13, E8 - ISD - 18)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have suc-
cessfully completed secondary school-
ing. The typical l entry requirement is
BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent second-
ary school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English,
Mathematics and Physics/Double Sci-
ences/Physics+Chemistry.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field will be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our General Admissions
Information page.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
(Continued)
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required)
and elective modules as detailed below. Some
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may
require the student to pass another module or
set of modules first). Some modules may be co-
requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be
taken together).
The number at the end of the module in
parenthesis indicates the credit load of the
module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning
(guided, in-class and independent combined);
therefore a 10-credit module requires on
average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Core modules:
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics 1 (20)
• E5 - PH1 - 14: Physics 1 (10)
• E5 - PL1 - 14: Physics 1 Laboratory (10)
• E5 - GCH - 14: General Chemistry (10)
• E5 - GCL - 14: General Chemistry Laboratory
(10)
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)
• E5 - PH2 - 14: Physics 2 (10)
• E5 - PL2 - 14: Physics 2 Laboratory (10)
• E5 - EM1 - 14: Engineering Mathematics 1(20)
• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication & Study Skills
(20)
• E5 - EM2 - 14: Engineering Mathematics 2 (20)
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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(Continued)
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to
Programming using C++ (20)
• E5 - FES - 20: Fundamentals of Energy
systems(10)
• E5 - EWP - 20: Engineering Workshop
Practice (10)
• E5 - EM3 - 14: Engineering Mathematics
3 (20)
• E6 - EM4 - 14: Engineering Mathematics
4 (20 credits)
• E6 - ECA - 14: Electrical circuit Analysis
(10)
• E6 - EAL - 14: Electrical circuit Analysis
Laboratory (10)
• E6 - ECI - 14: Electronic Circuits (10)
• E6 - ECL - 14: Electronic Circuits
Laboratory (10)
• E6 - SAS - 14: Signals and Systems (20)
• E6 - EMW - 14: Electromagnetism &
Waves (20)
• E7 - ANE - 14: Analogue electronics (10)
• E7 - AEL - 14: Analogue electronics
Laboratory (10)
• E7 - LCS - 14: Linear Control Systems
(20)
• E7 - DIE - 14: Digital Electronics (10)
• E7 - DEL - 14: Digital Electronics
Laboratory (10)
• E7 - ELM - 14: Electrical Machines (10)
• E7 - EL1 - 14: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory 1 (10)
• E7 - EMA - 14: Engineering Management
(10)
• E7 - PPR - 13: Professional Practice (60)
• E8 - POE - 14: Power Electronics (10)
• E8 - PEL - 14: Power Electronics
Laboratory (10)
• E8 - EPS - 14: Electrical Power systems
(10)
• E8 - EL2 - 14: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory 2 (10)
• E8 - UEE - 14: Utilization of Electrical
Energy (10)
• E8 - RPO - 20: Research Project (30)
• E6 - IEN - 20:Introduction to
Engineering (10)
• E5 - END - 20: Engineering Drawing (10)
• E7 - MAM - 20: Microprocessor &
Microcontroller (10)
• E7 - PTD - 20:Power Transmission &
Distribution
Elective modules
• E7 - IIN - 14: Industrial Instrumentation
(20)
• E7 - OCS - 14: Optical Communications
Systems(20)
• E7 - PSG - 20: Protection & Switch
Gear(20)
• E8 - ESY- 14: Embeded Systems (20)
• E8 - HVE - 19: High Voltage Engineering
(20)
• E8-RTS-20:Real Time Systems (20)
• B8-ENT-13:Essentials of
Entreprenuership
• E8-ISD-18:Innovation for Sustainable
Development (20)
Recommended full-time study path
(5½ years):
Year 1 - Sem 1
C5 - MAT - 11: (20), E5 - PHY1 - 14:(10),E5
- PL1 - 14:(10), E5 - GCH - 14:(10), E5 - GCL
- 14:(10)
Sem 2
C5 - ICO - 14, E5 - PHY2 - 14, E5 - PL2 - 14,
E5 - EM1 - 14
Year 2 - Sem 3
E6 - IEN - 20, E5 - END - 20, D5 - CSS -14
E5 - EM2 - 14
SEM 4
C6 - IPC - 11, E5 - FES - 20
E5 - EM3 - 14, E5 - EWP- 20
Year 3 - Sem 5
E6 - EM4 - 14,E6 - EMW - 14
E6 - ECA - 14, E6 - EAL - 14
Sem 6
E6 - ECI - 14, E6 - ECL - 14
E6-SAS-14, E7- MAM -20
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Sem 7
E7 - ANE -14 (10), E7 - AEL - 14
E7 - LCS - 14 (20), E7 - DIE - 14 , E7 - DEL
- 14
Sem 8
E7 - ELM - 14, E7 - EL1 - 14 - l,E7 - EMA -
20, E7 - PTD - 20
Elective – I (Select one module from
below)
E7 - OCS - 14, E7 - PSG - 20, E7 - IIN - 14
Sem 9
E7 - PPR - 13
Sem 10
E8 - POE - 14, E8 - PEL - 14, E8 - EPS - 14,
E8 - EL2 - 14
Elective – Il (Select one module from
below)
• E8 - RTS - 20, E8 - ESY - 14
, E8 - HVE - 19, E8 - DSP-14
Sem 11
• E8 - UEE - 14, E8 - RPO - 20
Elective – Ill (Select one module from
below)
• B8 - ENT - 13, E8 - ISD - 18
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English,
Mathematics and Physics/Double
Sciences/Physics+Chemistry.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field will be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our General Admissions
Information page.
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Certificate Level 3 in Computer
Hardware Maintenance
and Networking
Certificate in Network
Administration
Programme details:
The Certificate in Network Administration is a 6
months programme at Botho University.
The students enrolled in this programme will
study operation of Computer Networks, Build
a small switched network, Implementing an IP
addressing scheme for a small branch office,
Implement a small routed network, WLAN,
Implement and verify WLAN links, Configure,
verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs
and inter switch communications, Implement
an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to
meet network requirements in a medium-size
Enterprise branch office network, Configure
and troubleshoot basic operation and routing
on Cisco devices, Implement, verify, and
troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size
Enterprise branch office network.
The Students will also learn about the functions
of network communications, TCP/IP, Ethernet/
Wireless LANs and CISCO IOS Software,
Switch issues and CISCO router concepts and
configurations.
The Students will also be equipped with
knowledge and skills to work with VLANs and
trunks, routing between VLANs, switched
networks, medium sized routed network
constructions, single area OSPF, and access
control lists, address space management and
VPN.
Core module:
• Managing Networking and Hardware (24)
Admissions Criteria
This is open to any candidate ideally who
finished BGCSE or an equivalent qualification.
Any relevant prior learning will be taken into
consideration.
Programme details:
The purpose of this certification is to produce
Computer Hardware Technicians for the
IT industry. This certificate is designed for
individuals interested in acquiring advanced
technical skills and knowledge to maintain
and repair personal computers and basics of
networking.
Students gain skills in selecting parts, upgrading,
building and configuring personal computers,
installing and configuring operating systems
and learn basics of network protocols and
internetworking.
The Certificate in Computer Hardware
Maintenance and Networking is a one year
programme and is a Level 3 programme, at
Botho University. There are two semesters
in the programme, out of which the students
will be expected to do an internship (Industrial
training) in the second semester.
Core modules:
Semester 1
• C3 - ECO - 15: Essential of Computers (30)
• C3 - DHT - 15: Desktop Hardware and
Troubleshooting (30)
Semester 2
• C3 - NPI - 15: Network Protocols and
Internetworking (40)
• C3 - PPR - 15: Professional Practice (20)
Admissions Criteria
Junior secondary school leaving certificate
such as JCE or equivalent. Mature Age entry
criteria: Candidates above 20 years with at least
5 years of work experience, of which at least
2 years must be at Level 2 equivalent may be
considered under mature entry criteria.
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Certificate Level 3 in
Desktop Publishing
Cisco Certified Network
Associate Routing and
Switching (CCNA)
Programme Details:
CCNA Routing & Switching has four modules
designed to provide classroom and laboratory
experience in current and emerging networking
technology and help students prepare for
certification as a Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA). The four modules are: CCNA
Routing & Switching 1: Introduction to Networks,
CCNA Routing & Switching 2: Switching
Essentials, CCNA Routing & Switching 3: Scaling
Networks and CCNA Routing & Switching 4:
Connecting Networks. The number at the end
of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 15-credit module
requires on average 150 hours of learning from
the student.
Core Modules:
• C2 - CR1 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 1:
Introduction to Networks (15)
• C2 - CR2 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 2:
Switching Essentials (15)
• C2 - CR3 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 3:
Scaling Networks (15)
• C2 - CR4 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 4:
Connecting Networks (15)
Recommended full-time study path: 1 year
Semester 1:
• C2 - CR1 - 17, C2 - CR2 - 17
Semester 2:
• C2 - CR3 - 17, C2 - CR4 - 17
Admissions Criteria
Senior secondary school leaving certificate such
as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent Candidates
above 25 years with at least 5 years of work
experience, of which at least 2 years must be
at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under
mature entry criteria.
Programme details:
The Certificate in Desktop Publishing is one year
programme offered in two semesters at Botho
University.
The students enrolled in this programme
will study adobe Photoshop, adobe flash,
entrepreneurship, adobe illustrator, adobe
In design and adobe Dreamweaver. They
shall apply appropriate technological (Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, In Design
and Dreamweaver) platforms, trends and
language to create visual exciting designs in
creative industry. Also the training will expose
students to knowledge of entrepreneurship to
identify and start new business ventures, and
adequately manage resources.
The programme will expose the students to
practical knowledge of multimedia design
techniques, technologies and applications, as
they learn to use cutting-edge software, such as
Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop, In design,
Flash and Dream weaver to design and layout
text and graphics for use in print and multimedia.
The students who graduate will be able
to work in the various fields of multimedia
industry as Desktop publisher, Multimedia
Artist/Animator, Electronic-publisher specialist,
Graphic designer, Web based Developer etc.
Core modules:
Semester 1
• C3 - CPP - 15: Creative publication using
Photoshop (20)
• C3 - CPF - 15: Creative Publication using Flash
(20)
• B3 - ENT - 15: Entrepreneurship (20)
Semester 2
• C3 - DCP - 15: Designing Creative publication
using Illustrator (20)
• C3 - DCD - 15: Designing Creative publication
using In Design, and Dreamweaver (20)
• C3 - PPR - 15: Professional Practice (20)
Admissions Criteria
Junior secondary school leaving certificate
such as JCE or equivalent. Mature Age entry
criteria: Candidates above 20 years with at least
5 years of work experience, of which at least
2 years must be at Level 2 equivalent may be
considered under mature entry criteria.
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Certificate Level 3 in
Web Designing
Certificate Level 3 in
Graphic Design and
Animation
Programme details:
The Certificate in Web Designing is a one
year, Level 2 programme at Botho University.
The students enrolled in this programme will
be privileged to be part of an e-Government
initiative. There are two semesters in the
programme, out of which the students will be
expected to do an internship (Industrial training)
in the second semester.
The students enrolled in this programme will
acquire knowledge on the basics of Internet
applications and design principles to produce
effective Websites. Topics covered in this
programme include terminology, theory and
processes from concept to completion,
fundamentals of typography and scripting
languages.
Upon successful completion of this programme,
the students will be acquainted with the
knowledge and technologies to produce a
dynamic website using PHP at the front end,
and MySQL at the back end. These student
graduates will be able to work in the various
positions of IT industry such as Application
developer, Web Designer, Web Developer,
Database Administrator, Software Tester,
among many other opportunities. Besides, the
module on entrepreneurship will equip them
with all the skills to be self-employed.
Core modules:
Semester 1
• C3 - HTE - 15: HTML Essentials (20)
• C3 - CSE - 15: CSS Essentials (20)
• B3 - ENT - 15: Entrepreneurship (20)
Semester 2
• C3 - DWP - 15: Dynamic Website Creation
using PHP (20)
• C3 - DWM - 15: Dynamic Website Creation
using MySQL (20)
• C3 - PPR - 15: Professional Practice (20)
Admissions Criteria
Junior secondary school leaving certificate such
as JCE or equivalent. Mature Age entry criteria:
Candidates above 20 years with at least 5 years
of work experience, of which at least 2 years
Programme details:
The Certificate in Graphic Design and Animation
is a six months programme offered in one
semester at Botho University.
The students enrolled in this programme
will study graphics design fundamentals and
Photoshop, and Animation Using Flash. They
shall apply appropriate technological (Adobe
Photoshop) platforms, trends and language
to create visual exciting designs in creative
industry. Also the training will involve creating
web-based content (Adobe Flash) suitable for
a range of applications, such as advertising,
information, news, retail and others.
The programme will expose the students to
technical skills and creative thinking needed
to develop and design graphics and animation
for the multimedia industry. The students who
graduate will be able to work in the various fields
of multimedia industry as advertising designer,
graphic designer, Flash designer, multimedia
artist etc.
Core modules:
Semester 1
• C3 - CGA - 15: Graphic Design Fundamentals
and Photoshop (30)
• C3 - AUF - 15: Animation Using Flash (30)
Admissions Criteria
Senior secondary school leaving certificate such
as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent. Candidates
above 25 years with at least 5 years of work
experience, of which at least 2 years must be
at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under
mature entry criteria.
must be at Level 2 equivalent may be considered
under mature entry criteria.
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Certificate Level
3 in Database
Administration
Programme details:
The Certificate in Database Administration is a
one year programme and is a Level 3 programme,
at Botho University. There are two semesters in
the programme.
The students enrolled in this programme will
study the basics of computer activities, design
and develop entity relationship diagrams, creating
database and tables, querying a database,
develop scripts and functions, create restrictions
access and modifications through triggers using
SQL Server 2012.
They also learn how to create, configure and
delete a database using client and administrative
tools, examine Oracle net services and perform
the server-side, client-side and shared server
configuration, create tablespaces and datafiles,
create tables and indexes, views and indexes,
implement the loading and unloading the data
from the externals sources using Oracle 12C.
Core modules:
Semester 1
• C3 - FCO - 15: Fundamentals of Computers
(20)
• D4 - ESE - 15: English for Skills Employability
(20)
• C3 - DBF - 15: Database Fundamentals (20)
Semester 2
• C3 - DB1 - 15: Database Administration I (30)
• C3 - DB2 - 15: Database Administration II
(30)
Admissions Criteria
Senior secondary school leaving certificate such
as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent. Candidates
above 25 years with at least 5 years of work
experience, of which at least 2 years must be
at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under
mature entry criteria.CCNA Routing & Switching
has four modules designed to provide classroom
and laboratory experience in current and emerging
networking technology and help students prepare
for certification as a Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA). The four modules are: CCNA
Routing & Switching 1: Introduction to Networks,
CCNA Routing & Switching 2: Switching
Essentials, CCNA Routing & Switching 3: Scaling
Networks and CCNA Routing & Switching 4:
Connecting Networks. The number at the end
of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 15-credit module requires
on average 150 hours of learning from the
student.
Core Modules:
• C2 - CR1 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 1:
Introduction to Networks (15)
• C2 - CR2 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 2:
Switching Essentials (15)
• C2 - CR3 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 3:
Scaling Networks (15)
• C2 - CR4 - 17: CCNA Routing & Switching 4:
Connecting Networks (15)
Recommended full-time study path: 1 year
Semester 1:
• C2 - CR1 - 17, C2 - CR2 - 17
Semester 2:
• C2 - CR3 - 17, C2 - CR4 - 17
Admissions Criteria
Senior secondary school leaving certificate such
as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent Candidates
above 25 years with at least 5 years of work
experience, of which at least 2 years must be
at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under
mature entry criteria.
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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION
Master of Education in
Higher Education
Programme details:
The Master of Education in Higher Education
is specifically meant to prepare candidates for
teaching, learning, assessment, moderation
, management, research, quality assurance
and accreditation duties in higher education.
The programme facilitates the professional
development of teachers, lecturers and trainers as
professionals in tertiary education. The programme
achieves this by developing their knowledge of
higher education as a field of study and enabling
them to enhance their ability to facilitate, manage
, assess and moderate students’ learning. The
programme consists of 9 core (required) modules
and 3 elective modules. Some modules may have
pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass
another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules
are required to be taken together). The number at
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires
on average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Core modules:
• D8 - LTA - 20: Learning, Teaching and
Assessment (20)
• D8 - PPA1 - 14: Professional Academic Practice
in Action 1 (10)
• D8 - QHE - 11: Quality Frameworks in Higher
Education (20)
• D8 - ETE - 12: Educational Technology and
e-Learning (20)
• D8 - RHE - 14: Research in Higher Education
(20)
• D8 - CDD - 14: Curriculum Design and
Development (20)
• D8 - PPA2 - 14: Professional Academic Practice
in Action 2 (10)
• D9 - CHE - 14: Contemporary Issues in Higher
Education (20)
• D9 - GMH - 14: Governance and Management in
Higher Education (20)
• D9-REP-21 : Research Proposal
• D9-DIS-21: Dissertation (40)
Elective modules:
• D9-OBE-14: Organisational Behaviour (20)
Master of Education in
Curriculum and Instruction
Programme details:
The master of Education in Curriculum Design and
Instruction focuses on training learners to become
teachers in schools and lecturers at institutions
of higher learning , curriculum designers and
developers , curriculum reviewers , analysists
,evaluators ,researchers and curriculum experts i
any education related organisation. The programme
is made up of eleven core modules and six elective
modules. Prospective students are expected
• D9 - PTH - 14: Principles and
Techniques of Counselling in Higher
Education (20
• D9 - GHE - 14: Globalisation and Higher
Education (20)
Recommended full-time study path: 2
Years
Semester 1:
• D8:LTA - 10, D8 - PPA1 - 14, D8 - ETE
- 12
Semester 2:
• D8 - QHE - 11, D8 - RHE - 14, D8 -
CDD - 14, G8 - PPA2 - 15
Semester 3:
D9-REP-2 ; D9-CHE; D9GMH
Semester 4:
• D9-DIS-21 Elective (one of D9-OBE-14,
D9-PTH-14, D9-GHE-14)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have completed
a Bachelors Degree, preferably up to Honors
level from a recognised institution.
2) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com
*Please note that this programme is a
teaching qualification which prepares
learners to become qualified and professional
teachers therefore , all students in this
programme must do their practical teaching
(Teaching Practice /PPA2 module)in order to
graduate .
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to choose two elective modules from
the six elective modules, while all core
modules are compulsory for all students.
Students must complete 240 credits
before graduating from the programme,
210 credits cover the compulsory
modules, while 30 credits cover the
elective components. The credit loads
are indicated against each module. One
credit represents 10 notional hours. The
research methodology module is a pre-
requisite for the dissertation module.
Learners are expected to pass research
methods before being registered for the
dissertation module. MEDCI programme
is a two –year programme and will be
delivered through Distance and Blended
Learning modes. The programme can be
studied by both national and international
candidates.
Core modules:
• D9-LTA-14: Learning, Teaching and
Assessment (20)
• D9-TCD-22: Theories of Curriculum
Development (10)
• D9-CAE-22: Computer Applications in
Education (10)
• D9-FCD-22: Foundations of Curriculum
Design and Development (20)
• D9-ISI-22: Instructional Strategies
Using Internet (10)
• D9-CDD-14: Curriculum Design and
Development (20)
• D9-CEV-22: Curriculum Evaluation (20)
• D9-DME-22: Designing and Maintaining
E-Learning (10)
• D9-REM-22: Research Methods
(20)
• D9-ABE-22: Assessment and
Moderation in Outcomes-based
Education (10)
• D9-DIS-14: Dissertation (60)
Elective modules:
• D9-LTH-22: Learning Theories (10)
• D9-CED-22: Comparative Education
(10)
• D9-VLI-22: Virtual Learning in
Instruction (10) D9-CCD-22:
Contemporary Issues in Curriculum
Development (20)
• D9-QHE-22: Quality Frameworks in
Higher Education (20)
• D9-CUA-22: Curriculum Analysis (20)
Semester 1:
• D9-LTA-14; D9-TCD-22; D9-CAE-22; D9-
FCD-22
Semester 2:
• D9-ISI-22; D9-CDD-14; D9-CEV-22
Select any one D9-LTH-22; D9-CED-22;
D9-VLI-22
Semester 3:
• D9-DME-22: D9-REM-22: D9-ABE-22
Select any one: D9-CCD-22; D9-
QHE-22; D9-CUA-22
Semester 4:
• D9-DIS-14
Admissions Criteria
1) Any recognised Bachelor’s Degree
(NCQF Level 7)
2) A Post –Graduate Diploma (NCQF Level
8) in the same or a cognate field of study
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• D8-ERG-21- Ergonomics for Challenge
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Recommended full-time study path
(4½ years):
Semester 1:
• C5 - ICO - 11, B5 - BM1 - 13, D5 - CS1
- 13
Semester 2:
• D5 - HB1 - 13, D5 - MDB - 13, D5 - CS2
- 13
Semester 3:
• A5 - IFA - 13, D6 - HB2 - 13, D6 - CHA
- 13
Semester 4:
• D6 - HET - 13, D6 - EPI - 13, B6 - MKT
- 13
Semester 5:
• D7 - HI1 - 13, D7 - MT1 - 13, Elective
(one of B7 - OPM - 13, B7 - MTR - 13)
Semester 6:
• D7 - DCO - 13, D7 - MST - 13, Elective
(one of D7 - HI2 - 13, B7 - PRM - 13)
Semester 7:
• D7 - PPR - 13
Semester 8:
• D8 - PHI - 13, D8 - MT2 - 13,Elective
(one of D8 - FHI - 13, B8 - HRM - 13)
Semester 9:
• D8 - PRO - 13, Elective (one of B8 - ENT
- 13,E8-ISD-18,D8-ERG-21)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English,
Mathematics and Biolody/Double
Science.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may
be given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website:www.
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Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Health Information
Management
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are
required to be taken together). The number at the
end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of
learning (guided, in-class and independent combined);
therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100
hours of learning from the student.
Core modules:
• C5 - ICO - 11 Introduction to Computing (20)
• B5 - BM1 - 13 Business Management 1 (20)
• D5 - CS1 - 13 Communication Study Skills 1 (20)
• D5 - HB1 - 13 Human Biology 1 (Anatomy and
Physiology) (20)
• D5 - MDB - 13 Medical Databases (20)
• D5 - CS2 - 13 Communication Study Skills 2 (20)
• A5 - IFA - 13 Introduction to Financial Accounting
(20)
• D6 - HB2 - 13 Human Biology 2 (Pharmacology and
Pathology) (20)
• D6 - CHA - 13 Computing in Health Administration
(20)
• D6 - HET - 13 Health Ethics (20)
• D6 - EPI - 13 Epidemiology (20)
• B6 - MKT - 13 Marketing Management (20)
• D7 - HI1 - 13 Health Information 1 (20)
• D7 - MT1 - 13 Medical Terminology 1 (20)
• D7 - DCO - 13 Disease Coding (20)
• D7 - MST - 13 Medical Statistics (20)
• D7 - PPR - 13 Professional Practice (60)
• D8 - PHI - 13 Public Health Information
Management (20)
• D8 - MT2 - 13 Medical Terminology 2 (20)
• D8 - PRO - 13 Project (40)
Elective modules:
• B7 - OPM - 13 Operations Management (20)
• D7 - MTR - 13 Medical Transcription (20)
• D7 - HI2 - 13 Health Information 2 (20)
• B7 - PRM - 13 Project Management (20)
• D8 - FHI -13 Fundamentals of Health Insurance
(20)
• B8 - HRM - 13 Human Resources Management
(20)
• B8 - ENT - 13 Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
• E8-ISD-18:Innovation for Sustainable
Development(20)
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and independent combined); therefore a 10 credit
module requires an average of 10 hours of learning
from the student.
Core modules:
• D5-BCO-15: Basics of Computing (10)
• D5-CS1-13: Communication and Study Skills 1
(20)
• D5-CS2-13: Communication and Study Skills 2
(20)
• D5-EN1-14: English 1 (20)
• D5-EN2-14: English 2 (20)
• D5-EPS-14: Educational Psychology (20)
• D5-PHI-14: Philosophy of Education (20)
• D5-SS1-14: Social Studies Education 1 (20)
• D6-AE2-14: Art Education 1 (20)
• D6-ETE-14: Educational Technology and
e-Learning (20)
• D6-EVF-14: Ethics and Value Formation (10)
• D6-ME1-14: Mathematics Education 1 (20)
• D6-SE1-14: Science Education 1 (20)
• D7-PED-14: Principles and Practice of Education
(20)
• D7-SNE-14: Special Needs Education (20)
• D7-TP1-14: Teaching Practice 1 (40)
• D8-ENT-14: Entrepreneurship (20)
• D8-LSE-14: Life Skills Education (20)
• D8-PHE-14: Physical Education (20)
• D8-TME-14: Teaching in Multicultural
Environment (20)
• D8-TP2-14: Teaching Practice 2 (40)
Elective Modules:
• D7-AE2-14: Art Education 2 (20)
• D7-ME2-14: Mathematics Education 2 (20)
• D7-FRE-14: French/Sesotho (20)
• D7-GCO-14: Guidance and Counselling (20)
• D8-SE2-14: Science Education 2 (20)
• D8-SS2-14: Social Studies Education 2 (20)
• D8-EDM-14: Educational Management (20)
• D8-MUS-14: Music (20)
• D8-SET-14: Setswana (for applicants from
Botswana) (20)
• D8-SES-14: Sesotho (for applicants from
Lesotho) (20)
Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
Semester 1:
• D5-CS1-13, D5-EN1-14, D5-PHI-14
Semester 2:
• D5-BCO-15, D5-CS2-13, D5-EPS-14, D6-EVF-14
Semester 3:
• D5-EN2-14, D6-ME1-14, D6-SE1-14
Semester 4:
• D6-AE2-14, D6-ETE-14, D5-SS1-14
Semester 5:
• D7-PED-14, D7-SNE-14, elective (one of D7-
AE2-14, D7-ME2-14)
Programme details:
This programme equips student teachers with the
pedagogical knowledge, skills and competences to
creatively and scientifically educate primary school
pupils on subject matters and life skills . Through
this programme, student teachers are trained
to acquire the skills and competences that will
enable them to engage , transform and motivate
young learners within and outside the classroom
setting, towards becoming critical ,analytical and
reflective thinkers . Student teachers will acquire
intrapersonal communication , good classroom
management ,modern technology and psychology
of learning skills to enable them teach and nurture
young pupils at the primary school level .This
programme equips student teachers with the
pedagogical knowledge, skills and competences to
creatively and scientifically educate primary school
pupils on subject matters and life skills . Through
this programme, student teachers are trained
to acquire the skills and competences that will
enable them to engage , transform and motivate
young learners within and outside the classroom
setting, towards becoming critical ,analytical and
reflective thinkers . Student teachers will acquire
intrapersonal communication , good classroom
management ,modern technology and psychology
of learning skills to enable them teach and nurture
young pupils at the primary school level .This
programme equips student teachers with the
pedagogical knowledge, skills and competences to
creatively and scientifically educate primary school
pupils on subject matters and life skills . Through
this programme, student teachers are trained
to acquire the skills and competences that will
enable them to engage , transform and motivate
young learners within and outside the classroom
setting, towards becoming critical ,analytical and
reflective thinkers . Student teachers will acquire
intrapersonal communication , good classroom
management ,modern technology and psychology
of learning skills to enable them teach and nurture
young pupils at the primary school level .
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as indicated below. Some
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e may require
students to pass another module or set of modules
first). Some modules may be co-requisite (such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class
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Post Graduate Diploma in
Higher Education
Programme details:
This programme facilitates the professional
development of teachers and lecturers as
professionals in the field of education. The
programme is needed by academics and teachers
who are specialists in their different disciplines but
do not possess any teaching qualifications. The
programme offers participants the professional
skills and competences required to facilitate,
manage and assess students’ learning effectively.
Through this programme, student teachers would
have a unique opportunity of enhancing their
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Semester 6:
• D7-TP1-14, elective (one of D7-FRE-14,
D7-GCO-14)
Semester 7:
• D8-ENT-14, D8-LSE-14, elective (one of
D8-SE2-14, D8-SS2-14)
Semester 8:
• D8-PHE-14, elective (one of D8-SET-14,
D8-SES-14, D8-EDM-14, D8-MUS-14)
Semester 9:
• D8-TME-14, D8-TP2-14
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
successfully completed secondary
schooling. The typical entry requirement
is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE
(in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass
(D) in 5 subjects including English and
Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
teaching practice in terms of adopting
a more scholarly and contemporary
approach towards their
teaching and students’ learning.
The programme consists of 6 core
(required) modules. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the
student to pass another module or set of
modules first). Some modules may be co-
requisite (i.e. such modules are required
to be taken together). The number at the
end of the module in parenthesis indicates
the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided,
in-class and independent combined);
therefore a 10-credit module requires on
average 100 hours of learning from the
student.
Core modules:
• D8 - LTA - 10: Learning, Teaching and
Assessment (20)
• D8 - PPAI - 15: Professional Academic
Practice in Action 1 (10)
• D8 - QHE - 11: Quality Frameworks in
Higher Education (20)
• D8 - ETE - 12: Educational Technology
and e-Learning (20)
• D8 - RHE - 14: Research in Higher
Education (20)
• D8 - CDD - 14: Curriculum Design and
Development (20)
• D8 - PPA2 - 15: Professional Academic
Practice in Action 2 (10)
Recommended full-time study path
(1 Year):
Semester 1:
• D8:LTA - 10, G8 - PPA1 - 15, G8 - ETE
- 12
Semester 2:
• D8 - QHE - 11, G8 - RHE - 14, G8 -
CDD - 14
• D8 - PPA2 - 15 (10)
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Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules. Some modules may have pre-
requisites (i.e. may require the students to pass
another module or set of modules first). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. One credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided in class
and independent combined); therefore 10-credit
module requires on average 100 hours of learning
from the students.
Core modules:
• D5-CSS-21: Communication and Study Skills (10)
• D5-ICT-21: Information Communication
Technology (10)
• D6-OHS-21: Introduction to Occupational Health
and Safety Management (12)
• D6-OHT-21: Introduction to Occupational
Hygiene and Toxicology (12)
• D6-OSLI-21: Occupational Health and Safety
Law I (12)
• D6-SMB-21: Safety Management and the Built
Environment (12)
• D6-ENM-21: Environmental Management (12)
• D6-RMN-21: Risk Management (12)
• D6-OHS-21: Occupational Health and Safety Law
II (12)
• D6-QUM-21: Quality Management (12)
• D7-LBL-21: Labour Law (12)
• D7-BST-21: Biostatistics (12)
• D7-ERG-21: Ergonomics (12)
• D7-EPM-21: Emergency Preparedness and
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Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
completed a Bachelors Degree, preferably
up to Honors level from a recognised
institution.
2) For enquiries and more information
please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com
*Please note that this programme is a
teaching qualification which prepares
learners to become qualified and
professional teachers therefore , all
students in this programme must do their
practical teaching (Teaching Practice /
PPA2 module)in order to graduate .
Disaster Management (12)
• D7-OPD-21: Occupational Diseases (12)
• D7-INA-21: Industrial Attachment (60)
Electives:
• D7-ERT-21: Employee Relations (12)
• D7-HST-21: Health and Safety in
Transport (12)
• D7-BDM-21: Building maintenance (12)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path (2
years)
Semester 1:
• D5-CSS-21; D5-ICT-21; D6-OHS-21; D6-
OHT-21 ; D6-OSLI-21
Semester 2:
• D6-SMB-21; D6-ENM-21 ; D6-RMN-21
;D6-OHS-21; D6-QUM-21
Semester 3:
• D7-LBL-21; D7-BST-21 ;D7-ERG-21 ;D7-
EPM-21; D7-OPD-21 Select any one:
D7-ERT-21; D7-HST-21; D7-BDM-21
Semester 4:
• D7-INA-21
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Programme details:
The combination of practical and theoretical learning
in the Degree programme ensures that graduates
are well versed with knowledge, skills and
competencies required in the hospitality industry
characterised by continuous changes in technology
and customer motivations. The course sets a firm
foundation for those aspiring to establish careers
or become entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules. Some modules may have pre-
requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass
another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules
are required to be taken together). The number at
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires
on average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Core Modules
• H7-CBT-16: Community Based Tourism
• H5 - LOP - 14: Laundry Operations (10)
• H5 - HKP - 14: Housekeeping Operations (10)
• H5 - IHO - 17: Introduction to Hotel Operations
(10)
• H5 - FRO - 17: Front Office and Reservations
Operations (10)
• D5 - CS1 - 13: Communication and Study Skills
1 (20)
• H5 - KOP - 14: Kitchen Operations (10)
• H5 - BOP - 14: Bar Operations (10)
• H5 - FSE - 14: Food Service Operations (10)
• H5 - IFB - 14: Introduction to Food and Beverage (10)
• D5 - CS2 - 13: Communication and Study Skills
2 (20)
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)
• B5 - BM1 - 13: Business Management 1 (20)
• A5 - IFA - 13: Introduction to Financial
Accounting (20)
• B6 - MKT - 13: Marketing Management (20)
• B7 - SBM - 17: Small Business Management
(20)
• H7 - HHR - 14: Hospitality Human Resource
Management (20)
• H7 - TLE - 14: Travel and Leisure (20)
• B7 - CFI - 13: Corporate Finance (20)
• H7 - PPR - 17: Professional Practice (60)
• H8-PR1-17: Project 1 (20)
• B8 - STM - 13: Strategic Management (20)
• H8 - DTM - 21: Destination Management(20)
• H8 - PR2 - 17: Project 2 (20)
Elective Modules
• H6 - RM1 - 15: Rooms Management 1 (20)
• H6 - FB1 - 15: Food & Beverage Management
1 (20)
• H6 - RM2 - 15: Rooms Management 2 (20)
• H6 - FB2 - 15: Food & Beverage Management
2 (20)
• H7 - RMG - 16: Revenue Management (20)
• H7 - ECI - 14: Environmental and Cultural
Interpretations (20)
• H6 - WBH - 14: Web-based Applications in
Hospitality (20)
• H7 - CBT - 16: Community Based Tourism (20)
• B7 - SMK - 13: Strategic Marketing (20)
• H8 - SET - 14: Sustainable Eco-Tourism (20)
• E8 - ISD - 18: Innovation for Sustainable
Development
• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
Semester 1:
• D5 - CS1 - 13, H5 - KOP - 14, H5 - BOP - 14, H5
- FSE - 14, H5 - IFB - 14
Semester 2:
• H5 - IHO - 17, D5 - CS2 - 13, H5 - HKP - 14, H5 -
LOP - 14, H5 - FRO - 17
Semester 3:
• C5 - ICO - 11, B5 - BM1 - 13, Elective (one of H6
- RM1 - 15 or H6 - FB1 - 15)
Semester 4:
• A5 - IFA - 13, B6 - MKT - 13, Elective (one of H6
- RM2 - 15 or H6 - FB2 - 15)
Semester 5:
• B7 - SBM - 17, H7 - HHR - 14, Elective (one of
H7 - RMG - 16, H7 - ECI - 14)
Semester 6:
• H7 - TLE - 14, B7 - CFI - 13, Elective (one of H6 -
WBH - 14, H7 - CBT - 16)
Semester 7:
• H7 - PPR - 17
Semester 8:
• H8-PR1-17, H8 - DTM - 21, Elective (one of B7 -
SMK - 13, H8 - SET - 14)
Semester 9:
• B8 - STM - 13, H8 - PR2 - 17, Elective (one of B8
- ENT - 13, E8 - ISD - 18)
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
school qualification.
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in 5
subjects including English and Mathematics.
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher
Diploma in related field may be given exemptions
based on the credit point equivalency.
4) For enquiries and more information please visit
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in
Hospitality Management
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The Diploma in Travel Operations combines
practical and theoretical learning ensuring that
graduates are well grounded with knowledge, skills
and competencies required in the travel industry
characterised by continuous changes in technology
and motivations for travel. The course sets a firm
foundation for those aspiring to establish careers or
become entrepreneurs in the travel industry
Programme Details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as indicated below. Some
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e may require
students to pass another module or set of modules
first). Some modules may be co-requisite (such
modules are required to be taken together). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class
and independent combined); therefore a 10 credit
module requires an average of 100 hours of
learning from the student.
Core Modules:
• C5-CS1-17: Communication and Study Skills (10)
• A5-PA1-14: Principles of Accounting (20)
• B5-FUE-20: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
(10)
• C5-CE1-20: Computers and its Essentials 1 (10)
• D5-AWB-20: Academic writing for business
research (10)
• H5-FRO-17: Front Office and Reservations
Operations (10)
• H5-IAT-21: International Air Travel Industry (10)
• H5-TAM-21: Travel Agency Management (10)
• H5-WD1-21: World Travel Destinations 1 (20)
• A6-CAF-17: Computerized Accounting (10)
• B6-MIE-21: Microeconomics (10)
• H6-CST-21: Customers Service for the Travel and
Tourism Industry (10)
• H6-TTI-21: The Travel and Tourism Industry (10)
• H6-TRE-21: Travel law and Ethics (10)
• H6-WD2-21: World Travel Destinations 2 (20)
• H6-STO-21: Sustainable Travel Operations (20)
• H6-TOM-21: Tour Operations Management (10)
• H6-WBT-21: Web Based Applications in Travel
(10)
• H6-PT1-21: Procedures for ticketing and
reservations 1 (20)
• H6-MTR-21: Marketing for Travel (10)
• H6-PT2-21: Procedures for ticketing and
reservations 2 (20)
• H6-TOG-21: Tour Guiding (10)
• B7-HRM-20: Principles for Human Resources
(10)
• H7-PPR-21: Professional Practice
Elective Modules:
Select one from the following:
• H6-TRG-21: Travel Geography (10)
• H6-CIT-21: Contemporary Issues in the travel
Industry (10)
Recommended full-time study path (3 years):
Semester 1
• H6-TTI-21, C5-CS1-17, A5-PA1-14, C5-CE1-20,
B6-MIE-21
Semester 2
• H5-WD1-21, B7-HRM-20, H5-FRO-17, H6-
TRE-21, A6-CAF-17
Semester 3
• H6-WD2-21, H6-STO-21, H6-TOM-21, D5-
AWB-20
Semester 4
• H5-IAT-21, H6-CST-21, B5-FUE-20, H6-WBT-21,
H6-PT1-21
Semester 5
• H6-MTR-21, H5-TAM-21, H6-PT2-21, H6-TOG-21,
elective (One of H6-TRG-21, H6-CIT-21)
Semester 6
• H7-PPR-21
Admissions Criteria:
1) The typical entry requirement is NCQF Level IV,
BGCSE or other equivalent secondary
school qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’ in
five subjects. In addition, English and
Mathematics should be among the qualifying
subjects with at least grade “D”; OR
Certificate IV (TVET Certificate), NCQF level 4 in
related fields of Travel and Tourism
2) Applicants in possession of Certificate V, NCQF
levels 5 (General Education or TVET).
Certificate V holders may be granted exemptions
based on the relevance of the
subjects.
3) Applicants in possession of Diploma (NCQF
Level VI) or equivalent qualification in a
related field such as Tourism or Hospitality
Management.
4) Applicants in possession of NCQF Level 5,
Certificate V qualification in Travel and
Tourism or a related discipline can progress into
Diploma in Travel Operations with
exemptions based on Credit Accumulation and
Transfer System (CATS).
5) Applicants that do not meet the above criteria
but possess relevant industry experience
a minimum of 2 years will be considered through
recognition of prior learning (RPL).
6) For enquiries and more information please visit
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable
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Diploma in Travel
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Diploma in Events Management is a great starting
point and targeting those wishing to develop
a career in Special Events Management and
generally the hospitality industry, destination
management companies, government entities
and non-governmental agencies. The qualification
will primarily develop the learners’ knowledge and
skills in the planning and management of Events.
Finally, due to the emphasis on Entrepreneurship,
students will have the capacity to open and run
small businesses within not limited to the Tourism
and Hospitality Sector.
Programme Details:
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as indicated below. Some modules
may have pre-requisites (i.e may require students
to pass another module or set of modules first).
Some modules may be co-requisite (such modules
are required to be taken together). The number at
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires
an average of 10 hours and 2 credits equal to
20 hours of learning from the student. The total
number credits to be accumulated at the end of
the programme is 360.
Core Modules:
• H5-EVI-21 Events Industry (10)
• C5-CS1-17 Communication and Study Skills (10)
• A5-IFA17 Introduction to Financial Management
(10)
• C5-CE1-20 Computers and its Essentials 1 (10)
• B6-MKT-13 Marketing Management (20)
• H6-PRL-21 Public Relations (10)
• B7-HRM-21 Principles of Human Resources (10)
• C6-CE2-20 Computer & Its Essentials 2 (10)
• H5-CFE-21 Catering for Events (10)
• H5-EPC-21 Event Planning and Coordination (10)
• H5-EDC-21 Event Design and Décor (10)
• H6-EVO-21 Events Operations (20)
• B6-FPM-21 Fundamentals of Project
Management (10)
• H6-CEM-21 Conference and Exhibition
Management (10)
• B7-RMB-21 Research Methods in Business (10)
• H6-CBS-21 Conference and Banquet Service (10)
• H6-HSE-21 Health and Safety in Events (10)
• H6-CST-21 Customers Service for the Travel and
Tourism Industry (10)
• B6-BIS-17 Business Information Systems (10)
• H5-PRE-21 Practical Project 1 (20)
• H6-LRM-21 Legal and Risk Management (10)
• H6-PET-21 Protocol and Etiquette (20)
• H6-PRE-21 Practical Project 2 (20)
• H7-PPR-21 Professional Practice (60)
Elective Modules:
• H7-CLD-21 Cultural Diversity (20)
• H8-DTM-21 Destination Management (20)
• H7-TEM-21 Tourism and Event Management (20)
• H8-SEM-21 Sustainable Events Management
(20)
Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
Semester 1:
• H5-EVI-21, C5-CS1-17, A5-IFA17, C5-CE1-20, B6-
MKT-13
Semester 2:
• H6-PRL-21, B7-HRM-21, C6-CE2-20, H5-CFE-21,
H5-EPC-21, H5-EDC-21
Semester3:
• H6-EVO-21, B6-FPM-21, H6-CEM-21, B7-
RMB-21, H6-CBS-21
Semester 4:
• H6-HSE-21, H6-CST-21, B6-BIS-17, H5-PRE-21,
H6-LRM-21
Semester 5:
• H6-PET-21, H6-PRE-21 elective (one of H7-
CLD-21, H8-DTM-2, H7-TEM-21, H8-SEM-21)
Semester 6:
• H7-PPR-21
Admissions Criteria:
1) The typical entry requirement is NCQF Level
IV,BGCSE or other equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’ infive
subjects. In addition, English and Mathematics
should be among the qualifying
subjects with at least grade “D”; OR Certificate
IV (TVET Certificate), NCQF level 4 in
related fields of Travel and Tourism
2) Applicants in possession of Certificate V, NCQF
levels 5 (General Education or TVET).
Certificate V holders may be granted exemptions
based on the relevance of the subjects.
3) Applicants in possession of Diploma (NCQF
Level VI) or equivalent qualification in a related
field such as Tourism or Hospitality Management.
4) Applicants in possession of NCQF Level 5,
Certificate V qualification in Travel and Tourism
or a related discipline can progress into Diploma
in Travel Operations with exemptions based on
Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CATS).
5) Applicants that do not meet the above criteria
but possess relevant industry experience a
minimum of 2 years will be considered through
recognition of prior learning (RPL).
6) For enquiries and more information please visit
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Diploma in Events
Management
Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable
Tourism (Continued)
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1. Applying to Botho University
Before applying to Botho University, students
are encouraged to take time out to familiarise
themselves with all the programmes on offer.
Applicants must meet all the relevant minimum
requirements for the programme of study they
wish to study. It is also important for applicants
to assess whether the programme they
choose interests them and that they want to
make a career out of it. Our friendly Admission
Team Counsellors will provide information
needed about the programmes and assist
applicants to make informed choices. Details
on programmes are available on our website:
www.bothouniversity.com
2. How to calculate points
The admission point system is used to measure
your academic achievement based on your
school-leaving results. Your school-leaving
subject grades or percentages are converted
into points as per the table (see Table 1 next
page) and based on your qualification. These
points are added up to arrive at the number of
points you have obtained.
GENERAL CRITERIA
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Information
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Information
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GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Information (Continued)
3. Important points to remember when applying:
• All students can apply in person or using the online application form available on the
website. Please read the “Steps to Apply” document available on the application portal
before applying.
• Clear certified copies of all relevant educational certificates.
• Clear certified copies of Omang/passport/identity card.
• Please read the Fee Structure and Policy document available on the website before
applying.
• Should you have any doubts on the application process please contact our admissions
department for further assistance.
Table 1
POINTS
GCE GCSE SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE IB ESWATINI
A-LEVEL/
HSC AS COSC HIGCSE IGCSE BGCSE LGCSE NSC HG SG HL SL POINTS SGCSE
12 A 7 8 A*
11 B 6 7 A
10 C a1 7 A 5 7 6 B
9 D b2 6 B 4 6 5 C
8 E cA 3 A*,A A*,A A*,A 5 C A 3 5 4 D
7dB B B B 4 D B 2 4 3 E
6 0/S eC 4 C C C 3 E C 3 0 F
5 D D D D 2 D 2 0 G
4 E E E E E
0 F F F
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Blended and distance
learning Campus
BU also offers high quality distance learning education using cutting edge learning
management tools such as Black Board providing you with superior learning
experience at an affordable cost.
For more information refer to:
online.bothouniversity.com
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International Students
Botho University aspires to be the regional hub of
academic excellence. In this regard the University
has started attracting students beyond Botswana
borders from countries such as Zimbabwe,
Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Liberia, Namibia
etc. International students bring diversity to
the student community at Botho University
as well as allow for cross-cultural enrichment.
At Botho University, the Student Affairs and
Alumni Department (SAAD) is dedicated to
international students’ welfare. The department
is also responsible for assisting international
students with application for study permits
and accommodation in liaison with relevant
departments.
How to apply?
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International students can apply online by
visiting the Botho University website (www.
bothouniversity.com) or by speaking to an
Admissions Department representative.
Depending on the programme of study, applicants
will have to meet the admission criteria as specified
in this prospectus and any pre-requisites required
for specific programmes. In case the applicant’s
country qualifications framework is not catered
for in the admissions criteria, please contact the
Admissions Department for assistance.
Fee Details
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Fee details are provided in the website:
www.bothouniversity.com
Please note that, international students fees
may vary from the regular fees. Applicants are
requested to contact the Admissions Department
for fee details relevant to their country and
programme of study.
Accommodation
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Botho University is committed to providing
international students safe, clean and comfortable
accommodation. There is 24-hour power and
water supply provided at halls of residence. The
rooms are provided on a sharing basis with other
international students to enable cross-cultural
learning. Each apartment is furnished with a
table, chair, cupboard and single bed. There is
a kitchen, which each occupant of the house is
expected to share. The kitchen is furnished with
electric stove and connection for basic cooking.
There is also a 24-hour security guard to ensure
that the occupants feel safe and secure at all
times. There is a provision of Wireless Internet
(WIFI) connection.
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International Students
(Continued)
State-of-the-art Buildings
Educational Facilities
Lecture Theatre
Local Transport
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Accomodation for international students are
available at central locations so that public
transport, such as “combis” (minivan) are easily
accessible. The fares are nominal and it is a safe
and reliable mode of transport. Another option
is taxis which are also very popular but are a
bit more expensive. Buses for travelling long
distance and to remote villages are also available.
For international students, the Student Affairs
and Alumni Department (SAAD) assists with all
information in this regard including route maps,
fares etc.
On Arrival in Botswana
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On arrival in Botswana, an officer from the
Student Affairs and Alumni Department (SAAD)
welcomes all international students. The
Office along with the Office of Campus and
Student Housing Management will ensure that
international students settle in easily and quickly.
It is the department’s responsibility that all
international students feel at home and can fully
concentrate on their studies.
Find out more about how you as an
international student can study at Botho
University
Contact:
Student Affairs and Alumni Department (SAAD)
Email:
careerservices@bothouniversity.ac.bw
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Botho University offers quality support
services and programmes that advance
student access to learning, welfare, wellness
and talent development through Student and
Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD).
Employability and Our Graduates
Services offered by the various units of the
department include:
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Career and Counselling Services
The unit is available to provide students with
psycho-social support, career counselling and
academic advising, to further students’ personal
and professional development.
Special Needs Support
The Special Needs Unit is responsible for
managing the welfare of students with special
learning needs. The services provided include but
are not limited to:
• Special accommodation during exams
• Classroom support
• Resource Lab/Centre
• Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Internships and Placement
The Placement and Internship Unit deals with
connecting students with appropriate internship
opportunities and assisting graduates in seeking
employment.
Alumni Relations
The Alumni Relations Unit aims to foster a
lifelong relationship between the university and
its graduates. Its intention is to build strong
networks with graduates, geared towards lifelong
learning for alumni. Services rendered by this unit
include:
• Career Development Support
• Lifelong learning
• Opportunity to mentor university students
• Alumni Community Impact Programmes
• Stay connected facility
• Career Fairs
• BU Business Directory
Health and Wellness
The unit manages the health and wellness of
students and staff. It manages the operations
of the University clinic, HIV and AIDS policy, and
medical emergency evacuations. Some of the
services provided include:
• Assistance with minor illness
• Referrals to major clinics and hospitals
• Management of HIV and AIDS interventions
and campaigns.
• Wellness programmes
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Employability and Our Graduates
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Personal Development
This unit is mandated to teach students life
skills. These skills will enable students to cope
with tertiary life and life beyond the university.
The Personal Development Unit manages and
administrates the following:
• Personal Development
• First Year Experience
• Mentorship
• Development Workshops
• Motivation Sessions
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Leadership Programme
Community Engagement
Botho University is committed to the improvement
of people’s lives in various communities
through skills development, entrepreneurship
and community empowerment. This division
encourages students to interact with communities
in planning and implementing programmes and/
or activities aimed at addressing the current
demands and situations they are facing. The
purpose of this partnership with communities
is to improve the lives of people, empower
communities to be self-reliant and to develop
entrepreneurship skills. The division has an
emphasis on instilling the values of volunteerism,
Botho, spirit of giving and compassion.
Sports, Culture and Recreation
The unit seeks to contribute to academic
performance and personal success by promoting
welfare and wellness through talent enhancement
and management. This unit has a variety of
sporting and non-sporting clubs which seek to
contribute to the development of each student in
relation to the Botho Graduate Profile.
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BOTHO TESTING CENTRE
Gaborone Campus Contacts
Email: anish.george@bothouniversity.ac.bw
Tel: +267 363 5474/363 5463
Maseru Campus Contacts:
Email: augustin.minalkar@bothouniversity.ac.bw
Tel: +266 2224 7500 Tel/Fax: +266 2231 3521
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION TESTS
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Botho testing centre (BTC) is a professional
and secure environment providing access to
certifications and qualifications that help develop
individuals’ skills and knowledge. The centre has
been operational since 2012 and has branches in
Gaborone and Maseru. We offer a wide range of
computer based examinations and also provide
Proctoring services for various universities, with
prior arrangement.
We are an authorized testing centre in partnership
with PearsonVue, Prometric Academic and
Prometric IT. We offer examinations such as
those for TOEFL, GRE, PMI, CIMA, AAT, Cisco,
Microsoft, Oracle, HP, VMware and many other
leading global programmes.
Candidates wishing to write an exam can book
online with either Prometric or PearsonVue,
depending on the vendor for their certifications.
Other candidates such as those of AAT, ACCA,
CIMA and ICDL exams can schedule for their
exams through the assistance of our qualified and
friendly staff.
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Quality & Accolades
Registered and Accredited as an Education & Training provider by
Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)
BQA Registered and Accredited Institution
Registered Institution in the Kingdom of Lesotho
Registered Institution in the Republic of Namibia
Registered with Ministry of Education and Training and approved by Council on Higher
Education, Kingdom of Lesotho
Registered with the National Council for Higher Education in Namibia
Accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority. (NQA)
Rated by African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM)
Botho University’s quality at programme level is rated “Good Quality” by the
African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM), an initiative of the Commission of the
African Union (AUC) to establish an African quality assurance system for higher
education institutions.
Botho University is a Huawei ICT Academy with a fully equipped laboratory at
its Gaborone Campus including training materials for imparting knowledge on
various advanced ICT courses offered through the academy.
PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award 2015
Winner of the PMR Africa “Diamond Arrow Award” for excellence under the
tertiary institutions category in Botswana as rated by organisations across
Botswana.
HRDC Registered Institution
Botho University is registered with the Human Resource Development
Advisory Council (HRDC) of Botswana.
We are the only University in Botswana to be BOS ISO 9001:2015 certified
- a clear indicator of our passion and commitment to quality. The BOS
ISO 9001:2015 certification is considered “hard to obtain and difficult to
maintain” by some of its recipients.
BOS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organisation
Registered Institution in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Botho University has been granted the authority to establish and operate in accordance with
section 19 of The Higher Education Act of 2013, by ESHEC
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KNOWLEDGEABLE:
Having expertise in at least one
area, with a broad understanding
of other disciplines.
HARDWORKING:
Motivated, result driven and
committed to delivering work
of the highest quality both
independently and in a team.
ARTICULATE:
Able to communicate information
eloquently, effectively and
appropriately to a given audience.
INNOVATIVE &
ENTREPRENEURIAL:
Able to identify opportunities
and take measured risk to
develop new and improved ideas,
processes and products that
create value..
SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE:
Committed to bettering one’s own
community and society at large.
ENVIRONMENTALLY
RESPONSIBLE:
Committed to conserving
resources and protecting the
environment.
CAREER ATTRIBUTES
ETHICAL:
Having unquestionable integrity
and accountability.
POSITIVE & CONFIDENT:
Being friendly, optimistic and
resilient, and having high self-
esteem with an ability to take
decisions.
COLLABORATIVE:
Considerate of and able to work
and communicate effectively with
teams of people from different
social and cultural backgrounds.
CRITICAL-THINKING:
Having the curiosity and
open-mindedness to acquire
new knowledge by analysing,
reecting on and evaluating
information.
PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES SOCIAL ATTRIBUTES
ENHANCING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
The Botho Graduate Prole (BGP) is a
list of qualities that all Botho University
graduates are encouraged to learn and
imbibe before they graduate.
VERSION 1.2.1
GABORONE CAMPUS: Botho Education Park, Kgale, Gaborone, Botswana | Tel: +267 363 5421 / 422 / 446
MASERU CAMPUS: West Wing, Thetsane, Maseru, Lesotho | Tel: +266 22247500
ONGWEDIVA CAMPUS: Mandume Ndemufayo street, Maroela mall Ongwediva, Namibia | Tel: +264 8120499172 / 8107423
ESWATINI CAMPUS: Plot No 1206, Riverstone Mall, Manzini, Eswatini | Tel: +268 2505 2288
BLENDED & DISTANCE LEARNING CAMPUS: DL@bothouniversity.ac.bw | online.bothouniversity.com | Tel: +267 363 5477
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